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Half-Moon Pose

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half-moon pose is a yoga exercise that primarily targets the hamstrings and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, glutes, groin, hip flexors, lats, lower back, outer thighs and quads ...more

half-moon pose is a yoga exercise that primarily targets the hamstrings and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, glutes, groin, hip flexors, lats, lower back, outer thighs and quads.

The only half-moon pose equipment that you really need is the following: exercise mat. There are however many different half-moon pose variations that you can try out that may require different types of half-moon pose equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper half-moon pose form is easy with the step by step half-moon pose instructions, half-moon pose tips, and the instructional half-moon pose technique video on this page. half-moon pose is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the half-moon pose video, learn how to do the half-moon pose, and then be sure and browse through the half-moon pose workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. If you are unable to balance, position yourself near a wall for added stability or have a person help you.
  2. If you feel your muscles are being pushed to the limit, you should probably relax and make sure you do not hurt any of your muscles.
  3. Look to the ceiling for added difficulty once you have become comfortable with the stretch.

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  • Mechanics Type: Isolation

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Equipment Needed

  • Exercise Mat

Tips

  1. If you are unable to balance, position yourself near a wall for added stability or have a person help you.
  2. If you feel your muscles are being pushed to the limit, you should probably relax and make sure you do not hurt any of your muscles.
  3. Look to the ceiling for added difficulty once you have become comfortable with the stretch.

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation