if there isn’t a plethora of added benefits: the Locust also helps stretch out your arms, wrists and finger joints (great for RSI or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from computer usage), and the locked-leg position helps build strength in your hamstrings and quadriceps

of the warm-up. Yes, the warm-up. The class hasn't even started yet; your body is still loosening up, and this posture is designed to help warm up your quadriceps, hamstrings, knees, calves and ankles. Prepare for serious lactic acid burn in your quads

(three muscles which run from the nape of the neck to the base of the spine); hip flexors and gluteus group (the three muscles which make up your bum). Whilst not around your trunk, the hamstring group (back of your thighs), quadriceps group (front

-extension; too much weight in the ball of the foot and toes upsets your balance. Contract your quadricep muscles so you can see them 'lift' above the kneecap. Squeeze the gluteus muscles of the leg you're balancing on, allowing your hamstring to contract slightly