6 Simple Poses to Tone and Trim Your Upper Body
Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
How to Do It: Start on your hands and knees. Lift your hips up and back, straightening your legs and arms to form an inverted V shape. Press your heels towards the floor and keep your shoulders away from your ears.
Plank Pose (Phalakasana)
How to Do It: Start in a push-up position with your body in a straight line from head to heels. Keep your core engaged and avoid letting your hips sag.
Chaturanga (Four-Limbed Staff Pose):
How to Do It: From a plank position, lower your body by bending your elbows to a 90-degree angle, keeping your elbows close to your sides. Your body should be in a straight line.
Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)
How to Do It: Lie face down with your hands under your shoulders and elbows close to your body. Lift your chest up while keeping your lower ribs on the floor. Press your shoulders down and away from your ears.
Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)
How to Do It: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet hip-width apart. Lift your hips towards the ceiling, clasping your hands under your back. Keep your shoulders and feet grounded.
Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)
How to Do It: Stand with your feet wide apart, turn your right foot out and left foot slightly in. Bend your right knee and extend your arms out to the sides, palms down. Gaze over your right hand.