Advanced exercise
Side Crow
Also called Parsva Bakasana
Technique
How to perform Side Crow
- From a compact squat, turn the torso to one side and place both palms on the floor beside you.
- Rest the outer thigh across the opposite upper arm and bend the elbows as the chest shifts forward.
- Keep the knees together and lift both feet only when the weight is balanced over the hands.
- Lower the feet before unwinding and repeating on the other side.
Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Long Head, Triceps Medial Head, Anterior Deltoid, External Oblique, Internal Oblique.
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