Warrior Pose II
Description
Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) is a foundational standing yoga pose. The lifter sets a wide stance, bends the front knee deeply, and extends the arms straight out to the sides. The pose opens the hips and adductors and builds isometric leg strength.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Warrior Pose II Instructions
- Stand tall and step the feet wide apart.
- Turn the front foot to point forward and the back foot slightly inward.
- Bend the front knee deeply over the front ankle.
- Keep the back leg straight and pressed into the floor.
- Extend the arms out to the sides at shoulder height.
- Turn the head to gaze over the front fingertips.
- Sink the hips and hold the pose with steady breath.
- Push back to standing. Switch sides and repeat.
Warrior Pose II Form & Visual
Warrior Pose II Benefits
- Opens the hips
- Stretches the adductors
- Builds leg endurance
- Strong yoga pose
- Trains hip mobility
- Builds shoulder stamina
Warrior Pose II Muscles Worked
- Hip flexors
- Quadriceps
- Adductors
- Gluteus medius
Warrior Pose II Variations & Alternatives
- Warrior I
- Warrior III
- Triangle Pose
- Reverse Warrior
