Warrior I

How to do the Warrior I: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Legs, Glutes, Shoulders), equipment (Bodyweight) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

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Warrior I: start and finish positions
Warrior I: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

    Stand tall, then step one foot a long stride back and turn its toes out slightly.

  2. 2

    Bend the front knee over the ankle and square your hips forward.

  3. 3

    Reach both arms overhead, palms facing each other, and hold; switch sides.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 20s each.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Warrior I?

The Warrior I uses: Bodyweight.

Which muscles does the Warrior I work?

The Warrior I works: Legs, Glutes, Shoulders.

How many sets and reps for the Warrior I?

In Setline sessions the Warrior I is programmed as 3 sets of 20s each.

Which Setline styles include the Warrior I?

The Warrior I appears in: Yoga & Stretch.

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Warrior I — how to do it, steps and demo · Setline