Front knee bends to reach further
Hamstring tightness is compensated by bending the knee; use a block instead.
Overactive muscles
HamstringsGastrocnemius
Corrective work
Foam RollHamstrings↗StretchHamstring stretch with strap↗Yoga · Full Body
Triangle Pose
Coaching cues
- Wide stance; front foot forward; back foot at 90°
- Reach the front arm down toward the shin or block; top arm reaches to the ceiling
- Both legs stay straight; gaze up at the top hand
- Hold 5 breaths; feel the lateral stretch through the side body
Common faults 2
Trunk rotates instead of stacking open
The body folds forward rather than opening the chest toward the ceiling.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchOpen book stretch↗