Camel pose

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Technique

1. From a kneeling position, lift up to align the hips over the knees and the shoulders over the hips, with your arms to the sides.
2. Inhale and engage the legs and torso, then exhale, tilt your head back and reach the hands toward the heels.
3. Rest the hands on the heels with the fingers facing back, and lift the chest upward.

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Form tips

• Lift the heels and curl the toes under for a slightly easier version.
• Try to keep the hips over the knees, avoiding pushing the hips forward or leaning back to reach for the toes.

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Muscles

Flexibility

Primary

• Abs
• Obliques

Secondary

• Pelvis
• Quadriceps
• Chest
• Shoulders
• Hip adductors
• Biceps

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Equipment

Ground (hands or body)

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Appears in

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Regressions

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