Locust Pose

Lifting the chest, arms and legs off the floor while lying face down with the arms along the sides, a yoga back strengthener.

Body part

Back

Equipment

Bodyweight

Category

Yoga

Pattern

Hinge

Mainly works

Lower back and glutes

Also

Upper back and hamstrings

Cues

1. Face down, arms by the sides
2. Lift the chest and legs
3. Hold, then lower