Practice:
Sit with legs straight and hands on the floor behind the body. The fingers point backwards. >Breathing normally point the feet upwards. Pull the toes towards the body and press the back of the knees to the floor. Feel the tension in the thigh muscles. After 5 seconds release the tension.

Benefits:
Strengthens the muscles in the front of the thighs and stretches the calf muscles.

Asana is included in the following categories:
Asanas and Exercises to Strengthen Leg Muscles