Intermediate exercise
Revolved Half Moon


Also called Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana
Technique
How to perform Revolved Half Moon
- Hinge forward over one standing leg and extend the other leg behind you at about hip height.
- Place the opposite hand on the floor or a stable block beneath the shoulder and keep the pelvis mostly level.
- Turn the chest toward the standing-leg side while keeping the raised leg long; leave the upper hand on the hip or reach upward.
- Unwind, lower the rear foot, and change sides.
Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Gluteus Medius.
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