Workout
Pancake Pose
About
A foundational yoga posture where you sit with legs wide in a V-shape and fold the torso forward.
Type: Flexibility / YogaDifficulty: IntermediateDuration: 1–5 minutes
Target Muscles
HamstringsAdductors (inner thighs)Lower backHips
Equipment Needed
- Yoga mat
- Optional yoga blocks or bolster
Key Benefits
- ✓ Improves hip mobility
- ✓ Lengthens the hamstrings
- ✓ Promotes pelvic flexibility
Best For
- ✓ Improving splits progress
- ✓ Post-workout recovery
- ✓ Increasing range of motion
Tips
- 💡 Keep your spine straight and hinge from the hips, not the waist.
- 💡 Place a block under your forehead for support if you cannot reach the floor.
