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Lizard Pose

Utthan Pristhasana

About This Pose

From a low lunge, walk the front foot to the outer edge of the mat and bring both hands inside the front foot. Lower the back knee down and ease the hips forward and down.

Benefits

  • Deep hip flexor and groin stretch
  • opens the hip joint
  • essential for running, squatting, and deadlift mobility

Cautions & Modifications

  • Knee injury (pad under the back knee and avoid deep hip rotation)

Details

Category
Standing Poses
Level
Beginner
Sanskrit
Utthan Pristhasana

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