Poses for Your Arms

A modification of Plank Pose, Forearm Plank strengthens and tones the core, thighs, and arms.

Fire up your abs for this difficult asymmetrical arm balance, Eight-Angle Pose.

Challenge your balance and stretch your body in all the same ways as Vasisthasana, while dialing down the difficulty.

The key to Parsva Bakasana is twisting enough to place the outer edge of one upper arm far around the outside of the opposite thigh.

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, a well-known backbend, will challenge you to lift and open your chest.

A compact arm balance, Crow Pose and Crane Pose tone the abs and the arms, strengthen in the core, and focus the mind.

Trade in your gym workouts for these postures, which shape stronger legs, arms, and core.

Adho Mukha Vrksasana boosts energy and confidence, and can literally give you a new perspective on life.

Standing on your head in Salamba Sirsasana strengthens the whole body and calms the brain.

One of yoga's most widely recognized poses, Adho Mukha Svanasana strengthens the core and improves circulation, while providing a delicious, full-body stretch.

A powerful arm and wrist strengthener, Side Plank takes its two-armed sibling to the next level, as an arm balance.

Chaturanga Dandasana is not merely a push-up. This pivotal yoga pose is instrumental—so it's important to practice it properly.

Start aiming for par with these poses.

Suddenly, your practice just became a lot stronger (literally).

Purvottanasana counteracts the effects of Chaturanga by stretching the pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, and anterior deltoids.

And yes, tons of planks are included.

Build the forearm strength you need for Salamba Sirsasana in this practice.

Want to fly? Fire up your core. Firefly pose is an arm balance pose that requires more core strength than arm strength.

Your upper body gets used frequently in yoga for stability, support, and to act as a strong base. Keep your arms and torso feeling fresh and ready for your next class.

Go ahead and flex! These poses will tone your arms and enhance your overall practice.