Camel Pose (Ustrasana)

Kneel with hips over knees, reach your hands back to your heels, push your hips forward, and arch your upper back to deeply open the chest and hip flexors.

2 x 30s holdAdvancedLyingNo equipment

How to do the Camel Pose (Ustrasana)

Kneel with hips over knees.
Reach your hands back to your heels.
Push your hips forward.
And arch your upper back to deeply open the chest and hip flexors.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Chest, Hips, Lower Back, Core.

Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Postural Kyphosis.

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