Crow pose (Crow stand, Kakasana)

Muscles

• Lower trapezius
• Serratus anterior
• Anterior deltoid
• Middle deltoid
• Triceps brachii (long head)
• Triceps brachii (medial head)
• Triceps brachii (lateral head)

Technique

1. Knees are against the back of the arms (triceps), above the elbow.

Risks

1. Warmup your wrists thoroughly before starting.
2. You might faceplant the first times you try so be prepared with a pillow in front of you.

Similar Exercises

• Straight legs side crow pose
• Assisted Shoulder-Pressing Pose
• Crane pose
• Head-assisted crow pose
• Crow pose tiptoe on block

Equipment

• Low pushing device