Reclining big toe pose with rope
The Reclining Big Toe Pose with Rope is a yoga pose that primarily targets the hamstrings. The exercise involves lying on your back and using a rope to pull one leg towards you, keeping the other leg extended on the ground. This pose helps improve flexibility in the hamstrings and can also aid in relieving lower back pain.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper legs
- Main muscle
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Rope
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep the extended leg straight and pressed against the floor.
- Use the rope to gently pull the leg towards you without straining.
- Breathe deeply and hold the pose for at least 30 seconds.
What to watch out for
- Hamstring injury
- Lower back injury
- Sciatica
Also known as
Supta Padangusthasana con Corda, Reclining Big Toe Pose, Supta Padangusthasana, Hamstring Stretch with Rope