Yoga is calming and strengthening all at once. And just as there are yoga poses to relieve back pain, there are also poses that engage the muscles of the back to make you stronger. Here are five back strengthening yoga poses.
At first glance, Locust pose looks simple, but it's actually quite challenging. Expect the muscles around your spine, arms, and legs to feel engaged.
Another backbend that strengthens all the muscles of the back is Bow pose. It also stretches the entire front of the body including the abs and chest.
Besides being a great stretch for the front of your body including prone-to-tightness hip flexors, Camel pose strengthens your back, too. This pose also improves your posture, which makes sitting at a desk all day much easier to manage.
Even though Reverse Warrior is felt deeply in the legs, it's a great pose for strengthening the spine and improving posture. It especially works on the lower muscles of the back.
Challenge yourself with a Shoulderstand and the payoff will be a toned upper back, legs, and backside. Think of this pose as perfecting your posture while you're upside down!