Intermediate exercise
Half Moon Pose
Also called Ardha Chandrasana
Technique
How to perform Half Moon Pose
- From a wide stance, bend the front knee and place the same-side hand on the floor or a stable block ahead of that foot.
- Shift your weight onto the front foot and hand, then lift the rear leg to about hip height.
- Gradually straighten the standing leg and rotate the chest and pelvis open while keeping the lifted foot active.
- Bend the standing knee, lower the lifted foot, and repeat on the other side.
Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Gluteus Medius.
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