Child Pose Arms-To-The-Side
Melt away stress! This gentle pose stretches your hips, thighs, and ankles, promoting relaxation and grounding.
The Child Pose Arms-To-The-Side mainly works the core, lower back and back, with help from the glutes & hips. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Child Pose Arms-To-The-Side Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Lower Back (quadratus lumborum); Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Secondary
Obliques; Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Child Pose Arms-To-The-Side Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Child Pose Arms-To-The-Side
Start by kneeling on a yoga mat or soft surface with your toes together and knees hip-width apart.
Exhale and slowly lower your torso between your thighs. Extend your arms forward with palms facing down on the mat.
Rest your forehead gently on the floor. If your forehead doesn't reach the floor, you can stack your hands or make fists to support your forehead.
Allow your torso to sink down toward the ground, deepening the stretch in your hips, thighs, and ankles.
Keep your arms extended or bring them along your sides with palms facing up if that feels more comfortable.
Child Pose Arms-To-The-Side FAQs
What muscles does the Child Pose Arms-To-The-Side work?
The Child Pose Arms-To-The-Side mainly works the core, lower back and back, with help from the glutes & hips. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis, quadratus lumborum and latissimus dorsi.
What equipment do you need for the Child Pose Arms-To-The-Side?
None. The Child Pose Arms-To-The-Side is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Child Pose Arms-To-The-Side variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Animal Resting Pose, Bow Pose, Shift Back Child Pose and Child Pose to Cat-Cow Stretch.
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