Wide Legged Hero Pose Yoga Upavistha Virasana
The Wide Legged Hero Pose Yoga Upavistha Virasana mainly works the quads, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs). No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Wide Legged Hero Pose Yoga Upavistha Virasana Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Hip Adductors
How to do the Wide Legged Hero Pose Yoga Upavistha Virasana
Start by kneeling on a yoga mat with your knees spread wider than your hips and your feet slightly apart behind you.
Slowly lower your hips down between your heels, keeping your glutes resting on the floor or a yoga block if needed.
Keep your spine tall and upright, resting your hands gently on your thighs with your shoulders relaxed away from your ears.
Breathe deeply into your lower abdomen while maintaining a gentle stretch through your quads and inner thighs.
Hold this comfortable seated posture for several steady breaths, then gently release.
Wide Legged Hero Pose Yoga Upavistha Virasana FAQs
What muscles does the Wide Legged Hero Pose Yoga Upavistha Virasana work?
The Wide Legged Hero Pose Yoga Upavistha Virasana mainly works the quads, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs). The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Wide Legged Hero Pose Yoga Upavistha Virasana?
None. The Wide Legged Hero Pose Yoga Upavistha Virasana is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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