Boat Pose

Boat Pose – Yoga for Martial Arts

This page provides details for the Boat Pose. This Yoga exercise is used by martial arts students in order to stretch their back, hamstrings, hip flexors, etc. The Boat Pose is also an excellent strength training exercise for increasing core strength. Improved core strength results in stronger martial arts kicks, punches and grappling techniques.

All stretches and exercises should be supervised by a trained instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized. For additional martial arts stretches targeting other areas of the body, please visit the main Martial Arts Stretches or Yoga for Martial Arts sections.

Instructional Video for the Boat Pose

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This site is for informational purposes only. All martial arts techniques and exercises should be supervised by a trained martial arts instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized. The information on these pages and videos is meant only to reinforce and supplement the instruction given at your martial arts classes. To properly understand these techniques, you need to learn them from a martial arts instructor who can provide you with an in-depth explanation of the technique, help correct your mistakes, answer your questions and detail how the technique should be utilized. In addition, all martial arts techniques and training should be used safely and responsibly.