How to Do Extended Side Angle Pose With Block

Extended Side Angle Pose With Block 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 Extended Side Angle Pose With Block

  1. 01Step your feet wide apart and turn your right foot out ninety degrees.
  2. 02Bend your right knee until your thigh is parallel to the floor.
  3. 03Place your right hand on a block positioned on the outside of your right foot.
  4. 04Extend your left arm overhead reaching toward the ceiling or forward at an angle.
  5. 05Rotate your chest upward while grounding through the outer edge of your rear foot.
  6. 06Hold the position while maintaining deep diaphragmatic breathing.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Extended Side Angle Pose With Block

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

Push your bottom elbow against your inner knee to create leverage for a deeper thoracic rotation.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Extended Side Angle Pose With Block questions

What muscles does Extended Side Angle Pose With Block work?

Extended Side Angle Pose With Block is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Extended Side Angle Pose With Block correctly?

Step your feet wide apart and turn your right foot out ninety degrees. Bend your right knee until your thigh is parallel to the floor. Place your right hand on a block positioned on the outside of your right foot. Extend your left arm overhead reaching toward the ceiling or forward at an angle. Rotate your chest upward while grounding through the outer edge of your rear foot. Hold the position while maintaining deep diaphragmatic breathing.

What is the A90 coach tip for Extended Side Angle Pose With Block?

Push your bottom elbow against your inner knee to create leverage for a deeper thoracic rotation.

Is Extended Side Angle Pose With Block suitable for beginners?

Extended Side Angle Pose With Block is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Extended Side Angle Pose With Block?

No. Extended Side Angle Pose With Block is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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