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Get strong arms like Anushka in Sultan with these yoga poses

Strengthen your arms and shoulders with these yoga poses.

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Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Published : July 28, 2016, 5:39 PM

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Anushka Sharma Arm Strength Yoga-THS

Do you struggle with balancing exercises or Surya Namaskar? Weak arms or lack of arm strength can be one of the reasons for it. Arm strength is very important for proper balancing of the body during hand stands or poses like Chaturanga Dandasana. Just like your core, you can develop strength in your arms with proper exercise. Yoga instructor and owner of House of Kapaali, Noida, Manasi Mahajan shares with us 5 yoga asanas that you must do to increase arm strength.

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Vinyasa Or Crow Pose Yoga-THS

Vinyasa- The classical vinyasa flow is where you move from the plank position, down to Chaturanga, into Upward Facing Dog, and then push up into Downward Dog. This is one of the most effective and powerful ways to tone the arms and prepare for advance arm balances. Start with 5 and build up to 10 rounds.

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Push Up High Yoga -THS

Chaturanga Dandasana – This is one of the most challenging poses to develop arm strength, especially one that target your triceps and lower arm muscles. It is important to place the hands midway of the torso and spread the fingers wide. Your weight should be towards the toes rather than the heels and elbows tucked in close to the body.  Also Read - Don’t ignore a fever that lingers beyond 3 days: What doctors want you to know

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High Plank Yoga Pose-THS

High Plank - Hold high plank for 30 seconds to 1 minute, for strong arms. Align the shoulders over the wrists, suck in your abdomen by inhaling in such that it touches the spine and elongate your tailbone. Your shoulders, back, hips must all be aligned in this position.

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Downward Dog Yoga Pose-THS

Downward Dog- While you try to push the floor away from you in a downward dog position just like when you do in a pushup, you are engaging your arms, while externally rotating your shoulders. Also, remember to press down using the base of the index finger and thumb. Also Read - People with type 2 diabetes face higher risk of severe dengue, study finds