Locust Pose vs Bow Pose

Compare benefits, difficulty, and safety.

Locust Pose (Salabhasana)

Lying on belly, lift chest and legs.

Difficulty: Beginner

Primary benefit: Back strength

Safe for 50+: No

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Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)

On belly, grasp ankles and lift.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Primary benefit: Back strength

Safe for 50+: No

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