Forearm Stand

You Should Feel

Strong work in your shoulders, arms, and core. Your legs working to maintain alignment. Balance challenge. Inversion benefits.

How to Get Into the Pose

• 1From dolphin pose, walk feet in and kick or press up into forearm balance
• 2Elbows shoulder-width apart, forearms parallel
• 3Shoulders stack over elbows
• 4Core engages to prevent back arching
• 5Legs together, reaching up toward ceiling
• 6Gaze between hands

Modifications

• •If not yet balancing: Practice against wall, use spotter
• •Squeeze a block between your hands to engage your chest
• •If elbows splay: Use strap around upper arms or practice between blocks
• •If shoulders are weak: Build strength in dolphin pose first
• •To build toward full expression: Practice kicking up with spotter or wall