Intermediate exercise
Crane Pose


Also called SA Frog Stand, Straight-Arm Frog Stand
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How to perform Crane Pose
- Squat and place your palms shoulder-width apart on the floor with your fingers spread.
- Position your knees against the backs of your upper arms above the elbows, keeping your elbows straight.
- Lean forward over your hands and push the floor away while maintaining knee-to-arm contact.
- Lift one foot and then the other, keeping your hips high and your body compact.
- Balance with steady hand pressure and straight elbows for the hold.
- Lower your feet to the floor under control to finish.
Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Anterior Deltoid, Serratus Anterior.
MuscleScoreRole
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Progression relationships
These relationships describe graph position, not personal readiness.