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Shoulders · Body Weight
Wild Thing Pose
Wild Thing Pose is an intermediate compound yoga exercise that works the delts (shoulders), with the chest, glutes and core 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
- Delts
- Body part
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Category
- Yoga
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force
- Static
- Sets × reps
- 2-3 × 30-60 sec hold
- Calories / min
- ≈ 3.7 kcal
Primary muscles
- Shoulders
- Hip Flexors
Secondary muscles
- Chest
- Glutes
- Core
How to do Wild Thing Pose
- From a side plank, step your top foot back behind you with the knee bent.
- Lift your hips.
- Reach your top arm overhead and open your chest toward the ceiling.
- Hold, then switch sides.
Form tips
- Keep pressing the floor away with your supporting hand.
- Move slowly into the backbend.
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Wild Thing Pose FAQ
What muscles does Wild Thing Pose work?
Wild Thing Pose mainly works the delts in the shoulders. The chest, glutes and core work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Wild Thing Pose?
None. Wild Thing Pose is a body weight exercise, so you can do it at home or anywhere with enough space.
How many sets and reps of Wild Thing Pose 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 Wild Thing Pose good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler shoulders exercises.
How many calories does Wild Thing Pose 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 Wild Thing Pose?
Other exercises for the delts include Barbell Behind the Back Push Press Single Arm Balance, Barbell Snatch Balance, Dumbbell Hang Power Clean and Barbell Hang Clean.
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