UT
Utkata Konasana Twist
उत्कट कोणासन परिवृत्त
Intermediatestanding
Target Muscles
quadricepsobliquesglutes
Benefits (3)
- + Adds twist to leg work
- + Opens spine while strengthening
- + Dynamic warm-up
Avoid If (2)
- - Knee injuries
- - Spinal injuries
About
Goddess Squat with a spinal twist — adds rotation to the wide squat.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1. Come into Utkata Konasana (Goddess).
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2. Hands on thighs.
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3. Exhale, drop right shoulder toward left — twist.
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4. Left shoulder back.
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5. Hold 3-5 breaths.
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6. Center.
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7. Other side.
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8. Hold 3-5 breaths.
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9. Center.
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10. Stand.