Etymology

Hindu push-up

Today it means: An exercise in which one goes from downward-facing dog to upward-facing dog, and vice versa. Full definition →

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Referring to the fact that the exercise combines elements of a push-up and yoga (a system of exercises based on several Hindu or Buddhist disciplines).

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