Paschimottanasana
Functional Ashtanga

Paschimottanasana

Seated Forward Fold
Shoulder External Rotation

Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)

Seated forward fold targeting hamstrings and hip flexion.

Key mobility focus: shoulder external rotation

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target shoulder external rotation for Paschimottanasana:

  1. Shoulder External Rotation Axials
  2. Shoulder External Rotation Hovers
  3. Shoulder External Rotation Lift Offs
  4. Shoulder External Rotation PAILS & RAILS
  5. Shoulder External Rotation Passive Range Hold
  6. Shoulder External Rotation Passive Stretch
  7. Shoulder External Rotation PNF

Other Movements in Paschimottanasana

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ankle-eversion ankle-eversion in Paschimottanasana
Ankle Dorsiflexion Ankle Dorsiflexion in Paschimottanasana
Elbow Flexion Elbow Flexion in Paschimottanasana
forearm-pronation forearm-pronation in Paschimottanasana
Hip Flexion Hip Flexion in Paschimottanasana
Knee Extension Knee Extension in Paschimottanasana
Shoulder Abduction Shoulder Abduction in Paschimottanasana
Shoulder Flexion Shoulder Flexion in Paschimottanasana
Spine Flexion Spine Flexion in Paschimottanasana
wrist-extension wrist-extension in Paschimottanasana
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