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and is usually done as part of a Sun Salutation sequence. To get into Chaturanga, you lower your body from a high plank position until your elbows are at a 90-degree angle, with your arms hugged close to your ribs. From there, you lift your chest and drop your hips to transition into an Upward Facing Dog.
Compared to other movements in a Sun Salutation, a Chaturanga would seem simple enough — but by combining elements of a plank and push-up, it challenges a number of muscle groups , and for me, it felt nearly impossible. I knew how much12 Arm Exercises You Can Do at Home For a Toned Upper BodyAfter I broke down the movement, I realized it was my upper body that needed to pull its weight .
Chaturanga?