Intermediate exercise

Warrior III

Also called Virabhadrasana III

  • Stability
  • Strength
  • Range Of Motion And Yoga

Technique

How to perform Warrior III

  1. Stand on one leg with a soft knee and hinge forward as the other leg reaches behind you.
  2. Bring the torso and lifted leg toward a horizontal line while keeping the pelvis level.
  3. Reach the arms forward or keep the hands at the hips; use a wall or blocks for support if needed.
  4. Lower the rear foot and return upright before changing sides.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus.

MuscleScoreRole
Gluteus Maximus0.8Target, Stabilizer
Biceps Femoris0.7Target, Stabilizer
Semimembranosus0.7Target, Stabilizer
Semitendinosus0.7Target, Stabilizer
Erector Spinae0.5Stabilizer
Gluteus Medius0.5Stabilizer