Lotus V-sit (Lifted scale pose, Utpluthih, Tolasana)

Muscles

• Teres minor
• Teres major
• Posterior deltoid
• Middle trapezius
• Latissimus dorsi
• Rhomboid major
• Triceps brachii (long head)
• Triceps brachii (medial head)
• Triceps brachii (lateral head)
• Lower trapezius
• Serratus anterior
• Pectoralis minor

Technique

1. From a seated position with legs in front of you, bring your legs into Lotus , right leg first.
2. Place your hands on each side of the tights.
3. Lift up and bring the legs to the chest. This requires a lot of core compression.

Form tips

1. Place the wrist in line with the shoulders

Similar Exercises

• Rooster Pose
• Block-assisted Lotus L-sit
• Half lotus
• Supported half lotus
• Lotus fish pose

Equipment

• Ground (hands or body)