Bent Knee Side Angle Pose
Beginner - Stretching - Compound

Targeted Muscle Group

Core figure highlighted in blue

MAIN

Core

Back figure highlighted in blue

Back

Chest figure highlighted in blue

Chest

Recommended Equipment

Body Only equipment

Body Only

How to do it

Steps :

1.) Start by laying on your back with hands by your sides and your knees up.

2.) Lift your pelvis up off of the floor so that your glutes are completely up and back/spine are elevated as well.

3.) With your body is elevated, move your chest closer towards your chin and your tailbone shifts close towards your knees which move in opposite direction away from your body.

4.) Keep your knees tight together and don't let them split apart.

5.) Hold this position for up to 10 seconds and return back to the starting position.

6.) After returning back to the starting position, hug your knees towards your chest and rock to help release any tension in your back.

7.) Repeat steps again if continuing with pose