Intermediate exercise

Revolved Half Moon

Also called Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana

  • Flexibility
  • Stability
  • Range Of Motion And Yoga

Technique

How to perform Revolved Half Moon

  1. Hinge forward over one standing leg and extend the other leg behind you at about hip height.
  2. Place the opposite hand on the floor or a stable block beneath the shoulder and keep the pelvis mostly level.
  3. Turn the chest toward the standing-leg side while keeping the raised leg long; leave the upper hand on the hip or reach upward.
  4. Unwind, lower the rear foot, and change sides.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Medius.

MuscleScoreRole
Biceps Femoris0.7Mobility Target
External Oblique0.7Mobility Target
Gluteus Medius0.7Target, Stabilizer
Internal Oblique0.7Mobility Target
Semimembranosus0.7Mobility Target
Semitendinosus0.7Mobility Target