Low Lunge with Blocks

Añjaneyāsana (blocks)

Works on Hip flexors · Quadriceps · Glutes

How to do it

1. Step one foot forward into a lunge, with the back knee on the floor.
2. Place a block under each hand and keep the front knee over the ankle.
3. Sink the hips forward and down, lift the chest and breathe; step back and switch sides.

To come out, press the hands down, step the front foot back into plank or down dog.

Common mistakes

• Don’t let the front knee go past the toes.
• Don’t arch the lower back: tuck the tailbone.
• Don’t collapse into the shoulders.

Benefits

• Makes the hip stretch reachable and steady.
• Opens the front of the hips after sitting.
• A base for many standing poses.

Make it easier or different

• Easier: raise the blocks.
• Knee sore: pad the back knee with a blanket.
• Challenge: lift the arms overhead.

Take care: Go easy with knee injuries; pad the back knee.

Suggest a correction

What next

Low Lunge (Crescent) Beginner Half Splits Beginner

Not medical advice. Ease off if anything feels sharp or wrong.

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