Ustrasana
Functional Ashtanga

Ustrasana

Camel
Ankle Plantarflexion

Ustrasana (Camel Pose)

Kneeling backbend reaching for the heels, opening the hip flexors.

Key mobility focus: ankle plantarflexion

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target ankle plantarflexion for Ustrasana:

  1. Ankle & Foot Joint Plantarflexion Lift Offs
  2. Ankle & Foot Joint PlantarFlexion PAILS & RAILS
  3. Ankle & Foot Joint Plantarflexion Passive Range Hold
  4. Ankle & Foot Joint Plantarflexion PNF

Other Movements in Ustrasana

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Hip Adduction Hip Adduction in Ustrasana
Hip Extension Hip Extension in Ustrasana
Hip Internal Rotation Hip Internal Rotation in Ustrasana
Knee Flexion Knee Flexion in Ustrasana
scapula-depression scapula-depression in Ustrasana
Shoulder Extension Shoulder Extension in Ustrasana
Shoulder External Rotation Shoulder External Rotation in Ustrasana
scapula-retraction scapula-retraction in Ustrasana
Spine Extension Spine Extension in Ustrasana
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