Crab Pose
Click below to be guided through a 1 minute Crab Pose stretch
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If you feel any pain during a stretch, stop immediately and consult a healthcare professional or physical therapist.
Crab Pose
Explore the invigorating Crab Pose, also referred to as Ardha Purvottanasana in yoga. This dynamic posture engages your upper body strength, promoting healthier shoulders and arms while enhancing flexibility in the chest, abdomen, and hip flexors
Starting position
- Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you and your feet together.
- Place your hands behind your hips, with your fingers pointing toward your feet. Your palms should be flat on the ground, and your hands should be shoulder-width apart.
- Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart, with your toes pointing forward.
Motion
- Press through your hands and feet as you lift your hips off the ground. Your body should form a reverse tabletop position, with your hips lifted, and your torso and thighs in a straight line.
- Open your chest by drawing your shoulder blades together and down your back. Lift your sternum toward the ceiling.
- Keep your core engaged to support your lower back and maintain stability.
- You can keep your head in a neutral position, looking straight ahead, or gently tilt it backward to look at the ceiling, depending on your comfort level.
- Hold the Crab Pose for as long as you're comfortable. Focus on your breath and maintaining good form.