Lizard Pose
exercise_detail.body_part: enums.body_part.LEGS
exercise_detail.description
Lizard Pose, or Utthan Pristhasana, is a yoga posture that targets the hip flexors, hamstrings, and quadriceps. It enhances flexibility in the hips and groin while also strengthening the core and improving balance.
exercise_detail.how_to_perform
- Begin in a downward-facing dog position with your hands and feet on the mat.
- Step your right foot forward to the outside of your right hand, aligning your knee over your ankle.
- Lower your left knee to the mat and slide it back slightly to extend your leg.
- Keep your hands on the mat or lower onto your forearms for a deeper stretch.
- Hold the pose for several breaths, keeping your gaze forward or down.
- To release, press back into downward-facing dog and repeat on the other side.
exercise_detail.what_muscles_work
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exercise_detail.tips
- Ensure your front knee is aligned over your ankle to avoid strain.
- Engage your core to maintain stability and support the lower back.
- If lowering onto forearms is challenging, use yoga blocks for support.
- Keep your back leg active by pressing the top of the foot into the mat.
- Focus on deep, even breathing to help relax into the stretch.
