Warrior Pose II Virabhadrasana II
Description
Warrior pose II, or Virabhadrasana II, is one of the foundational standing yoga poses. With the front knee bent and the arms extended out wide, the pose builds hip strength and shoulder endurance.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Warrior Pose II Virabhadrasana II Instructions
- Stand with the feet wide apart.
- Turn the front foot out at ninety degrees.
- Turn the back foot slightly inward.
- Bend the front knee until the thigh is parallel to the floor.
- Keep the back leg straight and the back foot grounded.
- Extend the arms out to the sides at shoulder height.
- Gaze over the front hand and keep the chest tall.
- Hold the pose for the desired duration then switch sides.
Warrior Pose II Virabhadrasana II Form & Visual
Warrior Pose II Virabhadrasana II Benefits
- Builds quad and glute strength.
- Opens the hips and inner thighs.
- Trains shoulder endurance.
- No equipment needed.
- Carryover to lunges and squats.
- Calms the mind in classical yoga practice.
Warrior Pose II Virabhadrasana II Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Gluteus maximus
- Adductors
- Anterior deltoid
- Hip flexors
Warrior Pose II Virabhadrasana II Variations & Alternatives
- Warrior Pose I
- Warrior Pose III
- Triangle Pose
- Side Angle Pose
