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Utthita Parsvakonasana
Functional Ashtanga

Utthita Parsvakonasana

Extended Side Angle
Shoulder Flexion

Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose)

Deep lateral stretch combining hip opening with thoracic extension and shoulder reach.

Key mobility focus: shoulder flexion

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target shoulder flexion for Utthita Parsvakonasana:

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

Other Movements in Utthita Parsvakonasana

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ankle-eversion ankle-eversion in Utthita Parsvakonasana
Ankle Dorsiflexion Ankle Dorsiflexion in Utthita Parsvakonasana
Hip Extension Hip Extension in Utthita Parsvakonasana
Hip External Rotation Hip External Rotation in Utthita Parsvakonasana
Hip Flexion Hip Flexion in Utthita Parsvakonasana
Knee Extension Knee Extension in Utthita Parsvakonasana
Knee Flexion Knee Flexion in Utthita Parsvakonasana
Shoulder Abduction Shoulder Abduction in Utthita Parsvakonasana
Spine Lateral Flexion Spine Lateral Flexion in Utthita Parsvakonasana
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