Warrior II
Bodyweight, quadriceps and glutes
Warrior II is a standing yoga pose with the front knee bent and the arms stretched out to the sides. It works the legs and opens the hips. It suits almost anyone as part of a yoga flow.
Setting up
- Stand with the feet wide apart.
- Turn the front foot out and the back foot slightly in.
How to do a warrior ii
- Bend the front knee over the ankle.
- Stretch the arms out to the sides at shoulder height.
- Keep the torso upright between the legs.
- Look over the front hand.
- Hold, then switch sides.
Breathing. Breathe slowly and evenly through the hold.
Muscles worked
- Mainly
- Quadriceps and glutes
- Also
- Adductors and side delts
Common mistakes
- Front knee caving in. The knee should point over the toes, so press it out.
- Leaning over the front leg. The torso stays centered, so stack the shoulders over the hips.
- Shoulders creeping up. Arms reach long, so keep the shoulders down.
Easier and harder
- Easier
- Warrior I
- Harder
- Extended Side Angle Pose
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