Progression ladder for the Child's Pose

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Easier and harder steps around the Child's Pose

These are the substitutes for the Child's Pose, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (3)

  1. Flexion Leg Sit Up (Bent Knee)Play demonstration

    Flexion Leg Sit Up (Bent Knee)

    • Beginner
    • Bodyweight
    • Abs
  2. Overhead Stretch

    Overhead Stretch

    • Beginner
    • Bodyweight
    • Abs
  3. Seated Overhead Stretch

    Seated Overhead Stretch

    • Beginner
    • Bodyweight
    • Abs

Where you are now

Child's Pose

Child's Pose

  • Beginner
  • Bodyweight
  • Abs

Harder steps (2)

  1. Flexion Leg Sit Up (Straight Arm)Play demonstration

    Flexion Leg Sit Up (Straight Arm)

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Abs
  2. Arms Overhead Full Sit-upPlay demonstration

    Arms Overhead Full Sit-up

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Abs

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