High Plank Pose and its Benefits
Plank Pose, as High Plank Pose is normally
referred to, is an arm balancing pose that prepares the body for advanced arm
balances. It is called as Utthita Caturanga Dandasana.
Here is how you do High Plank
Pose
- Go on Downward Dog Pose.
- Lower your hips
as you take your feet off the floor and stretch backwards.
- Let the palms be
aligned to the shoulders and the hands perpendicular to the floor.
- Keep the toes
tucked in.
- Remain in the pose for 20 seconds
- Strengthens the
shoulders, arms and wrists
- Strengthens the
spine and back
- Relieves low
back pain
- Promotes core
strength
- Strengthens neck
muscles
Advanced variation of High Plank Pose is Low
Plank Pose or Caturanga Dandasana.
Note
Those with osteoporosis need to avoid
practicing high plank pose. Those with carpal tunnel syndrome can practice the
pose with the knees bent on the floor.
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