Hero Pose with Prayer Hand Yoga Namaste Virasana
The Hero Pose with Prayer Hand Yoga Namaste Virasana mainly works the quads, with help from the calves / shins. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Hero Pose with Prayer Hand Yoga Namaste Virasana Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Shin (tibialis anterior)
How to do the Hero Pose with Prayer Hand Yoga Namaste Virasana
Kneel on the floor with your knees together and your feet slightly wider than your hips.
Tuck your toes under or keep the tops of your feet flat on the floor, depending on your ankle flexibility.
Lower your hips down to sit between your heels, keeping your spine tall and upright.
Bring your hands together at the center of your chest in a prayer position.
Hold this comfortable seated posture while taking slow, deep breaths to stretch your thighs and ankles.
Hero Pose with Prayer Hand Yoga Namaste Virasana FAQs
What muscles does the Hero Pose with Prayer Hand Yoga Namaste Virasana work?
The Hero Pose with Prayer Hand Yoga Namaste Virasana mainly works the quads, with help from the calves / shins. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Hero Pose with Prayer Hand Yoga Namaste Virasana?
None. The Hero Pose with Prayer Hand Yoga Namaste Virasana is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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