Utkatasana

Chair Pose, Utkatasana The Sanskrit utkata means fierce rather than chair, and the side view shows why: knees bent deep, weight in the heels, arms reaching up in one long line from the hips. It works the thighs, glutes and the muscles along the spine. To ease in, sit back only as far as you can while still seeing your toes past your knees, and bring the palms shoulder-width apart if the shoulders feel tight.