Advanced exercise

Forearm Stand

Also called Pincha Mayurasana

  • Stability
  • Strength
  • Range Of Motion And Yoga

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Technique

How to perform Forearm Stand

  1. Place the forearms on the floor with elbows shoulder width apart and palms down; use a clear wall area for an assisted version.
  2. Lift the hips as in Dolphin and walk the feet inward while pressing strongly through the forearms.
  3. Lift one leg and use a small controlled push from the other foot to bring the pelvis above the shoulders, keeping the head off the floor.
  4. Bring the legs together only when balanced, then lower one foot at a time with control.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Anterior Deltoid, Serratus Anterior.

MuscleScoreRole
Anterior Deltoid0.9Target, Stabilizer
Serratus Anterior0.8Target, Stabilizer
Rectus Abdominis0.5Stabilizer
Trapezius0.5Stabilizer