Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
Lie face down, bend both knees and reach back to grasp your ankles, then kick your feet into your hands to lift your chest and thighs off the floor simultaneously.
How to do the Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
- Lie face down.
- Bend both knees and reach back to grasp your ankles.
- Then kick your feet into your hands to lift your chest and thighs off the floor simultaneously.
What it targets
Primary muscle groups: Chest, Hips, Quads, Lower Back.
Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Postural Kyphosis.
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