How to Do Crescent Moon Pose

Crescent Moon Pose is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Crescent Moon Pose

  1. 01Stand with feet together and reach both arms toward the ceiling.
  2. 02Interlace your fingers and point your index fingers upward in a steeple grip.
  3. 03Inhale to lengthen your spine and engage your glutes for stability.
  4. 04Exhale as you lean your upper body to the right while pushing your hips left.
  5. 05Keep your weight evenly distributed across both feet and avoid twisting.
  6. 06Return to the center and repeat on the opposite side.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Crescent Moon Pose

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Root your feet firmly into the ground to create a stable base for the lateral reach.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Crescent Moon Pose questions

What muscles does Crescent Moon Pose work?

Crescent Moon Pose is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Crescent Moon Pose correctly?

Stand with feet together and reach both arms toward the ceiling. Interlace your fingers and point your index fingers upward in a steeple grip. Inhale to lengthen your spine and engage your glutes for stability. Exhale as you lean your upper body to the right while pushing your hips left. Keep your weight evenly distributed across both feet and avoid twisting. Return to the center and repeat on the opposite side.

What is the A90 coach tip for Crescent Moon Pose?

Root your feet firmly into the ground to create a stable base for the lateral reach.

Is Crescent Moon Pose suitable for beginners?

Crescent Moon Pose is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Crescent Moon Pose?

No. Crescent Moon Pose is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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