Yoga for Swimmers Poses

Two Point Push Up

Benefits:
  • Strengthens the core and shoulders
  • Improves balance
  • Develops body awareness
Cues:
  • Start in a high push up
  • Bring your feet to approximately mat distance apart
  • On an inhale bring your left foot about two inches off of the mat
  • On the next inhale bring the right arm up and forward
  • Keep both the shoulders and the hips square in this pose
Common Errors:
  • The spine is over arched
  • The core is not properly engaged
  • The hips and/or shoulders are not square to the ground
Modifications:
  • ​If there is discomfort in the wrists or elbows this pose can be done on the forearms
Cautions:
  • Pain in the:
    • ​Shoulders
    • Back
Alternative Poses: