Reclining Big Toe Pose with Rope Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Hip Flexors
- Equipment
- Band
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Hip Flexors
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- low
- Category
- stretching
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 2.5
- Alternate Names
- Supta Padangusthasana with rope
How to: Reclining Big Toe Pose with Rope
- Lie on your back and loop a strap around the ball of one foot.
- Slowly extend the leg upwards, keeping the other leg flat on the ground.
- Hold the position, keeping your shoulders relaxed and back flat against the floor.
Common Mistakes
- Overextending the knee.
- Lifting the back off the ground.
Modifications
- Use a strap or band for assistance if flexibility is limited.
- Perform the pose without the rope for less intensity.
Tips
- Breathe deeply and relax into the stretch.
- Keep your back flat against the ground.
Reclining Big Toe Pose with Rope Alternatives
Tags
hip
flexibility
stretch
yoga
beginner
calm