Technique
- From a seated position with legs in front of you, cross the shins.
- Lay down and use your hands on your back to lift the legs, sit bones up.
Form tips
- Take the chin away from the chest to put weight on the back of the head rather than on your neck.
Muscles
Flexibility
Primary
- Shoulders
- Chest
- Neck
Secondary
- Biceps
Equipment
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Joint movements
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