8 Simple Yoga Poses To Build Muscles

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1. Plank Pose (Phalakasana)  

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Strengthens the core, arms, shoulders, and back. Start in a push-up position with your wrists under your shoulders, hold your body in a straight line, engaging your core, and keeping your legs active. 

2. Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose) 

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This pose builds upper body strength, particularly in the arms, shoulders, and core. From a plank position, lower your body down while keeping your elbows close to your ribs, stopping when your upper arms are parallel to the floor. 

3. Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) 

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Strengthens the legs, glutes, and core. Stand with your legs wide apart, turn one foot out and bend the knee, keeping it over the ankle. Extend your arms parallel to the floor, gaze over the front fingertips, and hold the pose. 

4. Chair Pose (Utkatasana)  

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Works the thighs, glutes, and strengthens the lower back. Stand with feet together, bend your knees, and lower your hips as if sitting into an imaginary chair. Keep your arms lifted overhead or at your heart's center. 

5. Tree Pose (Vrksasana) 

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This pose improves balance and strengthens the legs, especially the ankles, calves, and thighs. Stand on one leg, place the sole of your foot on the inner thigh or calf of the opposite leg, and bring your hands to your heart center or overhead. 

6. Boat Pose (Navasana) 

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Engages and strengthens the core muscles. Sit on the floor, lean back slightly, lift your legs off the ground, and extend your arms parallel to the floor. Hold the pose while keeping your spine straight. 

7. Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) 

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Strengthens the back, glutes, and hamstrings. Lie on your back, bend your knees, and lift your hips off the floor, pressing into your feet and engaging your core. Clasp your hands underneath your back for support. 

8. Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)  

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Engages the arms, shoulders, core, and legs. Start on your hands and knees, tuck your toes, and lift your hips toward the ceiling, forming an inverted V-shape with your body. 

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