Beginner exercise
Warrior II
Also called Virabhadrasana II
Technique
How to perform Warrior II
- Stand wide, turn one foot outward, and keep the other foot angled slightly inward.
- Bend the outward-facing knee in line with its toes while keeping the other leg long.
- Turn the pelvis and chest toward the long edge of your stance and reach both arms out at shoulder height.
- Straighten the bent knee and reverse the foot positions for the other side.
Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis.
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