Dhanurasana
Functional Ashtanga

Dhanurasana

Bow
Shoulder Extension

Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

Prone backbend holding the ankles, opening the front body.

Key mobility focus: shoulder extension

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target shoulder extension for Dhanurasana:

  1. Shoulder Extension PAILS & RAILS
  2. Shoulder Extension PNF
  3. Shoulder Extension Axials
  4. Shoulder Extension Passive Range Hold
  5. Shoulder Extension Hovers
  6. Shoulder Extension Lift-Offs

Other Movements in Dhanurasana

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Ankle Dorsiflexion Ankle Dorsiflexion in Dhanurasana
Elbow Extension Elbow Extension in Dhanurasana
Elbow Pronation Elbow Pronation in Dhanurasana
Hip Adduction Hip Adduction in Dhanurasana
Hip Extension Hip Extension in Dhanurasana
Hip Internal Rotation Hip Internal Rotation in Dhanurasana
Knee Flexion Knee Flexion in Dhanurasana
scapula-depression scapula-depression in Dhanurasana
Shoulder Retraction Shoulder Retraction in Dhanurasana
Spine Extension Spine Extension in Dhanurasana
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