Dog Pointers
by Dr. Christopher Notley

Muscles Exercised

• Rhomboids
  
• Trapezius
  
• Multifidii & Rotatores (small muscles that stabilize the spine)
  
• Erector spinae (back muscles)
  
• Rotator cuff muscles
  
• Gluteus maximus, minimus and medius

Start Position

• Starting on your hands and knees.
  
• Hips directly over the knees.
  
• Wrists directly over shoulders.
  
• Back should be naturally straight.
  
• Head looking down towards the ground and should be in line with the rest of the spine.

Finish position

1. Raise one arm up so that it is in-line with the spine
   
2. Raise the opposite leg up so that it is in-line with the spine
   
3. The hips and shoulders should remain parallel to the ground