Low Plank Pose And Its Benefits

Caturanga Dandasana, which is known as Low Plank Pose in English, is an excellent arm balancing pose that promotes arm strength. Also referred to as Four-Limbed Staff Pose, Low Plank Pose can challenge your perseverance.

Here is how you do Low Plank Pose

• Assume High Plank Pose, in which you are on your palms and toes with your body stretched back completely.
• Let the toes be tucked in. 
• Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the floor till your upper arms are parallel to the ground. Your arms will form a perfect 90 degree angle.
• Remain in the pose for 30 seconds.

Benefits 

• Strengthens the shoulders, arms and wrists
• Strengthens the spine
• Promotes core strength
• Strengthens neck muscles
• Tones back muscles, relieves low back pain

Note

Those with osteoporosis and carpal tunnel syndrome need to avoid practising low plank pose.