Salabhasana strengthens the muscles that arch the back, including the erector spinae along the length of the spine, the quadratus lumborum in the lower back, the lower trapezius spanning the upper back, the gluteus maximus, and the hamstrings. This prepares the body for back bends that create greater extension of the spine, such as Urdhva Danurasana and Ustrasana. Anatomy Salabhasana...
