All Poses
Samakonasana
Side Splits (Straddle Split)
advancedHip Opener
Muscle Groups
AdductorsHamstringsHip flexors
A full lateral split with both legs extending out to the sides, requiring extreme adductor flexibility.
Alignment Cues
- 1.Stand with feet wide apart
- 2.Slowly slide the feet apart
- 3.Use blocks or the floor for hand support
- 4.Keep the torso upright
- 5.Engage the leg muscles to control the descent
Benefits
- +Deeply stretches the inner thighs and groins
- +Opens the hips
- +Strengthens the legs
- +Improves flexibility
Muscle Groups
AdductorsHamstringsHip flexors
Contraindications
- Groin injury
- Hip injury
- Hamstring injury