Technique
- From a standing position, bring the sole of one foot to the inside edge of the opposite calf.
- Externally rotate the bent leg to bring the knee to the side, while keeping a steady, tall stance.
- Gaze forward.
- Press the palms together in front of the chest in Prayer Position.
- Focus on developing strength and stability in the standing foot, leg and hip.
Form tips
- Keep the gaze and breath steady to help with balance.
- Stamp down into the standing leg to keep it active and retain balance.
- Press the palms together firmly to bring awareness to the center line of the body and retain balance.
Logging: Work each side for the time indicated.
Muscles
Strength
Primary
- Legs
Individual muscles
Individual muscles
- Flexor digitorum brevis
- Flexor digitorum longus
- Flexor hallucis longus
- Flexor hallucis brevis
Equipment
Appears in
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