Purvottanasana
Functional Ashtanga

Purvottanasana

Upward Plank
Hip Extension

Purvottanasana (Upward Plank / East Stretch)

Counterpose that opens the front body, requiring shoulder extension and hip extension.

Key mobility requirements: hip extension, shoulder extension, ankle plantarflexion

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target hip extension for Purvottanasana:

  1. Hip Extension Hovers
  2. Hip Extension Lift Offs
  3. Hip Extension PAILS & RAILS
  4. Hip Extension Passive Range Hold
  5. Hip Extension Passive Stretch
  6. Hip Extension PNF

Other Movements in Purvottanasana

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Ankle Plantarflexion Ankle Plantarflexion in Purvottanasana
cervical-extension cervical-extension in Purvottanasana
Elbow Extension Elbow Extension in Purvottanasana
forearm-pronation forearm-pronation in Purvottanasana
Hip Adduction Hip Adduction in Purvottanasana
Hip Internal Rotation Hip Internal Rotation in Purvottanasana
Knee Extension Knee Extension in Purvottanasana
Shoulder Adduction Shoulder Adduction in Purvottanasana
scapula-depression scapula-depression in Purvottanasana
Shoulder Extension Shoulder Extension in Purvottanasana
Shoulder External Rotation Shoulder External Rotation in Purvottanasana
Shoulder Internal Rotation Shoulder Internal Rotation in Purvottanasana
Spine Extension Spine Extension in Purvottanasana
Wrist Joint Extension Wrist Joint Extension in Purvottanasana
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