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Waist · Body Weight

Revolved Side Angle Pose With Prayer Hands

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Revolved Side Angle Pose With Prayer Hands is an intermediate compound yoga exercise that works the abs (waist), with the glutes and hip flexors 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: Abs
Body part: Waist
Equipment: Body Weight
Category: Yoga
Mechanic: Compound
Force: Static
Sets × reps: 2-3 × 30-60 sec hold
Calories / min: ≈ 3.7 kcal

Primary muscles

Obliques
Quadriceps

Secondary muscles

Glutes
Hip Flexors

How to do Revolved Side Angle Pose With Prayer Hands

Step into a lunge with your front knee over your ankle.
Bring your palms together at your chest.
Twist and hook your opposite elbow outside your front knee.
Hold, then switch sides.

Form tips

Lengthen your spine before you twist.
Lower your back knee to make it easier.

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Revolved Side Angle Pose With Prayer Hands FAQ

What muscles does Revolved Side Angle Pose With Prayer Hands work?

Revolved Side Angle Pose With Prayer Hands mainly works the abs in the waist. The glutes and hip flexors work as secondary muscles.

What equipment do you need for Revolved Side Angle Pose With Prayer Hands?

None. Revolved Side Angle Pose With Prayer Hands is a body weight exercise, so you can do it at home or anywhere with enough space.

How many sets and reps of Revolved Side Angle Pose With Prayer Hands 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 Revolved Side Angle Pose With Prayer Hands good for beginners?

It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler waist exercises.

How many calories does Revolved Side Angle Pose With Prayer Hands 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 Revolved Side Angle Pose With Prayer Hands?

Other exercises for the abs include Dumbbell Hand Side Plank, Dumbbell Elbow Side Plank, Dumbbell Side Plank Up Down and Hold the World Med Ball Chest Press.

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