Front scale

Also known as: Standing front leg lift, Utthita Hasta Padangustasana C, Extended Hand To Big Toe Pose, Front leg raise.

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Technique

1. From a standing position, bring the hands to the hips.
2. Lift one leg straight in front and point the toe, holding for 5-10 breaths.

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Form tips

• Lift the leg from the upper thigh and lower belly, hinging from the hip.
• Avoid leaning back to counterbalance the leg. Opt to lower the leg a bit instead.
• Keep the chest lifted and relax the shoulders.
• Focus on stamping down into the standing leg.
• Pay attention to the standing foot - spread the toes, balance the weight across all corners of the foot (ball of the big toe, ball of the pinky toe, inside and outside edge of the heel).
• Use a wall for balance as needed until you are able to balance without assistance.

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Muscles

Individual muscles

• Iliacus
• Rectus femoris
• Psoas major
• Flexor digitorum brevis
• Flexor digitorum longus
• Flexor hallucis longus
• Flexor hallucis brevis

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Equipment

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Progressions

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Regressions

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