What is the first movement in High to Low Plank Chaturanga?

What is the first movement in High to Low Plank Chaturanga?

• A. Lower halfway down
• B. Cartwheel your arms forward to frame your front foot
• C. Step back to high plank
• D. Hinge forward to Downward Dog

Answer: (B)

From high plank into Chaturanga, the first cue is to cartwheel your arms forward to frame your front foot. This quick repositioning brings your shoulders over the wrists, shifts your weight toward the front of the mat, and activates the core so you can descend with control. Framing the front foot sets the alignment for the coming elbow bend, helping you keep a straight line from head to tailbone and protect the shoulders as you lower. The other movements described either happen after this setup or move you away from the preparation needed to transition smoothly into the low plank.

From high plank into Chaturanga, the first cue is to cartwheel your arms forward to frame your front foot. This quick repositioning brings your shoulders over the wrists, shifts your weight toward the front of the mat, and activates the core so you can descend with control. Framing the front foot sets the alignment for the coming elbow bend, helping you keep a straight line from head to tailbone and protect the shoulders as you lower. The other movements described either happen after this setup or move you away from the preparation needed to transition smoothly into the low plank.