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Utthita Parsvakonasana
Functional Ashtanga

Utthita Parsvakonasana

Extended Side Angle
Hip Extension

Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose)

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

Key mobility focus: hip extension

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target hip extension for Utthita Parsvakonasana:

  1. Hip Extension Passive Stretch
  2. Hip Extension PAILS & RAILS
  3. Hip Extension PNF
  4. Hip Extension Passive Range Hold
  5. Hip Extension Hovers
  6. Hip Extension Lift Offs

Other Movements in Utthita Parsvakonasana

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ankle-eversion ankle-eversion in Utthita Parsvakonasana
Ankle Dorsiflexion Ankle Dorsiflexion 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
Shoulder Flexion Shoulder Flexion in Utthita Parsvakonasana
Spine Lateral Flexion Spine Lateral Flexion in Utthita Parsvakonasana
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