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Upper Legs · Body Weight
Restful Cow Face Pose Legs
Restful Cow Face Pose Legs is an intermediate compound yoga exercise that works the glutes (upper legs), with the hip flexors and lower back assisting. It needs no equipment beyond your own body weight. A typical prescription is 2-3 sets of 30-60-second holds, and it burns about 3.7 calories per minute.
- Target
- Glutes
- Body part
- Upper Legs
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Category
- Yoga
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force
- Static
- Sets × reps
- 2-3 × 30-60 sec hold
- Calories / min
- ≈ 3.7 kcal
Primary muscles
- Glutes
Secondary muscles
- Hip Flexors
- Lower Back
How to do Restful Cow Face Pose Legs
- Sit and stack one knee on top of the other, with your feet beside your hips.
- Sit evenly on both sit bones.
- Fold forward over your knees, or stay upright.
- Hold, breathing slowly, then switch the top leg.
Form tips
- Sit on a cushion if your hips are tight.
- Don't force your knees together.
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Restful Cow Face Pose Legs FAQ
What muscles does Restful Cow Face Pose Legs work?
Restful Cow Face Pose Legs mainly works the glutes in the upper legs. The hip flexors and lower back work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Restful Cow Face Pose Legs?
None. Restful Cow Face Pose Legs is a body weight exercise, so you can do it at home or anywhere with enough space.
How many sets and reps of Restful Cow Face Pose Legs should I do?
Start with 2-3 sets of 30-60-second holds. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Restful Cow Face Pose Legs good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler upper legs exercises.
How many calories does Restful Cow Face Pose Legs burn?
About 3.7 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 3. Ten minutes of work is roughly 37 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Restful Cow Face Pose Legs?
Other exercises for the glutes include Resistance Band Glute Bridge, Resistance Band Glute Bridge Abduction, Dumbbell Single Leg Glute Bridge and Resistance Band Glute Bridge_Version2.
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