Front Splits (Hanumanasana)

Technique

How to perform Front Splits (Hanumanasana)

1. Begin in a low lunge with your hands supported beside the front thigh.
2. Slide the front heel forward and the back knee behind you, gradually straightening both legs while keeping your pelvis facing forward.
3. Keep enough weight through your hands to control the descent; stop at a sustainable stretch before the pelvis reaches the floor if necessary.
4. Hold without bouncing, then press through your hands and bend the front knee to return to the lunge. Repeat with the other leg forward.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved