Warrior I

Technique

How to perform Warrior I

1. Take a long staggered stance and turn the back foot out enough to keep its heel grounded.
2. Bend the front knee over the foot and orient the pelvis toward the front without twisting the back knee.
3. Lift the torso and raise your arms within a comfortable shoulder range.
4. Straighten the front leg, step out of the stance, and change sides.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis.