Look Sleek and Toned in Your Strapless Dress With These Back-Strengthening Poses

POPSUGAR Photography | Louisa Larson
POPSUGAR Photography | Louisa Larson

Yoga is calming and strengthening all at once. And just as there are yoga poses to relieve back pain, there are also poses that engage the muscles of the back to make you stronger. Here are five back strengthening yoga poses.

Locust Pose
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Locust Pose

At first glance, Locust pose looks simple, but it's actually quite challenging. Expect the muscles around your spine, arms, and legs to feel engaged.

Bow Pose
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Bow Pose

Another backbend that strengthens all the muscles of the back is Bow pose. It also stretches the entire front of the body including the abs and chest.

Camel Pose
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Camel Pose

Besides being a great stretch for the front of your body including prone-to-tightness hip flexors, Camel pose strengthens your back, too. This pose also improves your posture, which makes sitting at a desk all day much easier to manage.

Reverse Warrior Pose
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Reverse Warrior Pose

Even though Reverse Warrior is felt deeply in the legs, it's a great pose for strengthening the spine and improving posture. It especially works on the lower muscles of the back.

Shoulderstand
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Shoulderstand

Challenge yourself with a Shoulderstand and the payoff will be a toned upper back, legs, and backside. Think of this pose as perfecting your posture while you're upside down!