Triangle Pose

A wide-stance pose with both legs straight and the torso tilting sideways over the front leg, lengthening the hamstring and the whole side body.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

Adductors · Glute Medius

Instructions

01
Stand wide with the front foot turned out and the back foot angled slightly in.
02
Keep both legs straight and reach the front hand forward as the hips shift back.
03
Tilt sideways and bring the bottom hand to the shin, a block or the floor, top arm reaching up.
04
Hold the position for the prescribed time, turning the chest towards the ceiling.
05
Press into the feet to come up and repeat on the other side.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.