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Camel Pose (Ustrasana)

Type:Compound
Force:Isometric

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Quadriceps, Abdominals, Chest

Secondary

Glutes, Lower Back, Hip Flexors, Neck

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Kneel floor, knees hip-width.

  2. 2

    Place hands on lower back, fingers down.

  3. 3

    Inhale, lift chest.

  4. 4

    Exhale, lean back, arching spine.

  5. 5

    Optionally reach hands back to grasp heels.

  6. 6

    Push hips forward.

  7. 7

    Look up or let head drop back carefully.

  8. 8

    Hold 15-30s. Return slowly.