Advanced exercise
Scale Pose


Also called Tolasana
Technique
How to perform Scale Pose
- Begin in a comfortable Lotus position; establish that leg position without knee pressure before adding the lift.
- Place the palms beside the hips on the floor or stable blocks.
- Press down through straight arms and draw the trunk and folded legs upward so the whole body clears the floor.
- Lower the pelvis with control before uncrossing the legs; change the Lotus crossing only when comfortable.
Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Long Head, Triceps Medial Head, Rectus Abdominis.
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