Yoga Exercise: Crow Pose (Bakasana) To Add Muscle Mass & Reduce Skinny Fat, Workout At-Home (Mat/No Equipment)

Muscles Focus (1, 2, 3): chest/pectorals (major), arms/triceps, biceps, shoulders/deltoids, rotator cuff, upper back, scapular muscles (serratus anterior, rhomboids, trapezius), core/abdominals/abs (rectus abdominis, obliques/love handles, transverse abdominis), hip flexors, legs/hamstrings, calves, neck

*Build strength with longer holds while increasing endurance (tone)

*You can only maintain and tone muscles you already have (genetically and/or added via resistance/exercise)

*Here are more yoga exercises (see filter dropdown) that add muscle mass to reduce skinny fat (lack of genetic muscle tissue)

References

1. Yoga Journal: Crow Pose | Crane Pose, February 25, 2025, YJ Editors. https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/crane-pose/
2. verywell fit: How to Do Crow Pose (Bakasana) in Yoga, July 22, 2021, Ann Pizer, RYT (Reviewed by Sara Clark). https://www.verywellfit.com/crow-pose-bakasana-3567070
3. Inside Yoga: Crow (Bakasana): A Yoga Pose To Overcome Fears. https://insideyoga.org/blog/crow-bakasana-a-yoga-pose-to-overcome-fears/