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Animal Resting Yoga Pose
Bodyweight · Mobility · Isolation
Lats GlutesHamstrings Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Lats
- Secondary muscles
- Glutes, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Mobility (Static force)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Working rep range
- 30-60 sec per set
- Between-set interval
- 45 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Start on your hands and knees
- Widen your knees and bring your big toes to touch
- Sit your hips back towards your heels
- Extend your arms forward or rest them alongside your body
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Animal Resting Yoga Pose. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Kneeling T-Spine Mobility | Same movement pattern | Bodyweight |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.