Kurmasana
Functional Ashtanga

Kurmasana

Tortoise
Elbow Extension

Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose)

Deep forward fold with arms extended under the legs.

Key mobility focus: elbow extension

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target elbow extension for Kurmasana:

  1. Elbow Extension Passive Stretch
  2. Elbow Extension PAILS & RAILS
  3. Elbow Extension PNF
  4. Elbow Extension Hovers
  5. Elbow Extension Lift Offs

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Other Movements in Kurmasana

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Hip Abduction Hip Abduction in Kurmasana
Hip Flexion Hip Flexion in Kurmasana
Knee Extension Knee Extension in Kurmasana
Shoulder Abduction Shoulder Abduction in Kurmasana
Shoulder Extension Shoulder Extension in Kurmasana
Shoulder External Rotation Shoulder External Rotation in Kurmasana
Spine Flexion Spine Flexion in Kurmasana
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