Technique
- Take Bhujapidasana ( Shoulder-Pressing Pose sequence)
- Uncross the legs.
- Flex the spine and take the legs back behind the arms, one at a time or both at the same time.
Form tips
- Press through the hand the whole time
Muscles
Strength
Primary
- Serratus anterior
- Back
- Shoulders
Secondary
- Chest
- Triceps
- Forearms
Individual muscles
Individual muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Lower trapezius
- Anterior deltoid
- Middle deltoid
Equipment
Appears in
Balance
Other disciplines
Joint movements
Regressions
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Intermediate
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Intermediate
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