How to Do Side Lying Parsva Savasana Variation

Side Lying Parsva Savasana Variation is a back exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Side Lying Parsva Savasana Variation

  1. 01Lie on your side with your hips and knees stacked at ninety degrees.
  2. 02Extend your bottom arm straight out and rest your head on a support or the floor.
  3. 03Reach your top arm overhead or behind you to open the chest.
  4. 04Hold the position while maintaining a steady nasal breathing pattern.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Side Lying Parsva Savasana Variation

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

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

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Press your bottom hip firmly into the floor to create more depth in the spinal rotation.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Side Lying Parsva Savasana Variation questions

What muscles does Side Lying Parsva Savasana Variation work?

Side Lying Parsva Savasana Variation is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Side Lying Parsva Savasana Variation correctly?

Lie on your side with your hips and knees stacked at ninety degrees. Extend your bottom arm straight out and rest your head on a support or the floor. Reach your top arm overhead or behind you to open the chest. Hold the position while maintaining a steady nasal breathing pattern.

What is the A90 coach tip for Side Lying Parsva Savasana Variation?

Press your bottom hip firmly into the floor to create more depth in the spinal rotation.

Is Side Lying Parsva Savasana Variation suitable for beginners?

Side Lying Parsva Savasana Variation is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Side Lying Parsva Savasana Variation?

No. Side Lying Parsva Savasana Variation is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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