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Yoga pose · No equipment

Triangle Pose

Triangle Pose is a yoga pose for the hamstrings, obliques and inner thighs. All you need is a mat.

Equipment: No equipment · More yoga poses

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How to do it

  1. Legs straight and wide, front foot pointing forward
  2. Reach forward, then lower the hand to your shin or a block
  3. Top arm to the ceiling, chest open

Coach’s tip

Keep both sides of the waist long; that matters more than reaching lower.

How much to do

What BindTrue’s yoga plans use, by experience:

Beginner
2 × 20 s each side
Some experience
2 × 30 s each side
Experienced
3 × 45 s each side

Watch technique videos on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Alternatives

Same job, different tools: swap in one of these when the equipment is busy or the movement doesn’t suit you.

Used in these programs

Stop if you feel sharp or joint pain. New to training, or coming back from an injury? Start light and ask a qualified coach or physical therapist to check your form.