Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Utthita Parsvakonasana.
The Extended Side Angle is a standing yoga pose that opens the hips, stretches the inner thighs and obliques, and builds strength and balance in the legs. It is performed one side at a time and provides a deep lateral stretch through the entire side body.
The Utthita Parsvakonasana is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
