Exercise

Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)

What muscles do Bow Poses (Dhanurasana) work?

The Bow Pose (Dhanurasana) is an isolation exercise that primary targets your lower back. It’s a yoga exercise that uses isometric force. Bow Poses (Dhanurasana) also train these muscles:
  • Quadriceps
  • Abs
  • Triceps

What equipment is needed to perform Bow Poses (Dhanurasana)?

The Bow Pose (Dhanurasana) is a bodyweight exercise, so it does not require any equipment. You can do it anywhere, at the gym or at home.

What type of exercise is the Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)?

It’s a yoga movement, which makes it an effective exercise if you want to build mobility and get a better posture.

For how long you should do Bow Poses (Dhanurasana)?

Since the Bow Pose (Dhanurasana) is a yoga exercise, we recommend you to do it for 20 seconds.