Locust Yoga Pose (Iron Man Pose) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Erector Spinae
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Erector Spinae
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- low
- Category
- stretching
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 2
- Alternate Names
- Iron Man Pose
How to: Locust Yoga Pose (Iron Man Pose)
- Lie face down on the mat with your arms extended forward and legs straight.
- Simultaneously lift your arms, chest, and legs off the ground, keeping your neck neutral.
- Hold the pose for a few seconds, focusing on lifting from your back.
- Lower back down slowly and relax.
Common Mistakes
- Overextending the neck while lifting the head.
- Not engaging the core muscles.
- Failing to keep the legs and arms lifted equally.
Modifications
- Use a yoga block under your pelvis for support.
- Perform the pose with your legs closer together if wider legs are uncomfortable.
Tips
- Focus on lifting your chest and legs simultaneously without straining your neck.
- Engage your core to stabilize your back throughout the pose.
- Breathe deeply and hold the position for a few seconds before releasing.
Locust Yoga Pose (Iron Man Pose) Alternatives
Tags
yoga
stretching
back
erector spinae
flexibility
beginner