Ready to stretch, strengthen, and boost the health of your legs? Here are seven yoga poses and stretches to get you started.
Downward-Facing Dog Pose is one of the most recognized yoga poses, especially for beginners. This pose stretches your hamstrings, glutes, calves, and lower back. It also stretches several muscles in your upper body, including your shoulders and upper back.
“Warrior II is the ultimate standing pose for toning and lengthening the muscles in your legs,” said Olney.
Triangle pose focuses on stretching and lengthening the muscles in your thighs, hips, and back. You should also feel a good stretch in your hamstrings.
This standing pose helps strengthen your quads, glutes, ankles, and core. It also stretches your hamstrings, calves, and groin muscles.
If you want to add more challenge and variation to Half Moon Pose, Olney recommends Sugarcane Pose.