Chair Pose

Execution Guide

  1. Stand with feet together or hip-width apart.
  2. Bend your knees and sit back as if sitting into a chair.
  3. Raise your arms overhead.
  4. Keep your weight in your heels and chest lifted.
  5. Hold for 20-30 seconds.

Range of Motion

Standing to a seated position.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ×Knees extending past the toes
  • ×Leaning too far forward
  • ×Shifting weight to the toes

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest intervalNone

Goal

Strengthen the legs with an isometric hold

Difficulty

Beginner

Burn (10m)

20-30

Equipment

None

Anatomy

Primary
QuadricepsGlutes
Secondary
CoreShouldersAnkles