Warrior Pose 2 Exercise Guide
Reviewed by
Valerie Zeller
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Warrior 2 Pose is a standing strength pose meant to energize the body and mind, increasing concentration and stamina. The posture strengthens the legs as it opens up the chest and hips.
How to do Warrior Pose 2
Exercise
Begin in a Left Lunge. Turn your right heel down to the left. Inhale, rise up, and open your arms out. Deepen your breath.
Modifications
For a minor difficulty in the picture, shift the hands and inner elbows against the ceiling.
Exercise Benefits
Balance
Leg Strength
Chest Stretch
Illustrated Guide
Learn how to do warrior pose 2 from this step-by-step illustrations:
Muscles Worked
The muscles used for warrior pose 2 may change slightly based on the your trained range of motion and technique, but in the most general case, the muscles used for warrior pose 2 are:
Primary Muscles
- Abs
- Calves
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Splenius
Synergyst Muscles
- Deltoids
- Side Deltoids
- Transverse Abs
Frequently Asked Questions
Training, Progressions and Regressions
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Warrior Pose 2 Training and Progressions
Standards and Averages
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Warrior Pose 2 Standards and Averages
Alternatives
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Variations
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Classification
| Type(s) | Bodyweight, Calisthenic, Strength, Compound |
| Muscles Worked | Abdominals, Gastrocnemius, Deltoids, Quadriceps, Gluteus, Splenius, Posterior Deltoids, Transverse Abdominis |
| Difficulty Level(s) | Basic, Easy, Simple |
| Equipment | No Equipment, Mat |
| Location | At Gym, At Home, Outdoor |
Muscles Worked
| Target muscle(s) | Abs, Calves, Quadriceps, Glutes, Splenius |
| Synergyst muscle(s) | Deltoids, Side Deltoids, Transverse Abs |
