

12 mins
This forearm plank circuit builds serious shoulder, core, and leg strength while training a clean danda line from head through pelvis to heels. Using blocks for thigh clearance, you’ll cycle through three 30-second drills with 30 seconds of rest—thigh-to-chest “mountain climber” steps, light hopping footwork, and a dynamic one-arm forearm plank—repeating the sequence for three rounds and finishing with a one-minute static forearm plank hold. Throughout, you focus on keeping hips level, head up, and torso stable so the movement enhances rather than disturbs your base. The work is challenging but sustainable, designed to reinforce the line and strength you need for solid chaturanga, headstand, forearm balance, and even standing poses. This drill develops: Chaturanga Dandasana, Sirsasana, Pincha Mayurasana (forearm balance), and the core stability and shoulder strength needed for strong vinyasas, arm balances, and standing poses throughout your practice.