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

Muscles Focus (1, 2, 3): arms/triceps, biceps, shoulders, back, glutes, legs

*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: Supported Headstand, March 24, 2025, YJ Editors. https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/supported-headstand/
2. verywell fit: How to Do a Headstand (Sirsasana) in Yoga, December 9, 2021, Ann Pizer, RYT (Reviewed by Sara Clark). https://www.verywellfit.com/how-to-do-a-headstand-3567150
3. Wikipedia: Shirshasana. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirshasana