Urdhva Dhanurasana
Functional Ashtanga

Urdhva Dhanurasana

Upward Bow
Hip Internal Rotation

Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose)

Full backbend pushing up from the floor with hands and feet.

Key mobility focus: hip internal rotation

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target hip internal rotation for Urdhva Dhanurasana:

  1. Hip Joint Internal Rotation PAILS & RAILS
  2. Hip Joint Internal Rotation PNF
  3. Hip Joint Internal rotation Hovers
  4. Hip Joint Internal Rotation Lift Offs
  5. Hip Joint Internal Rotation

Other Movements in Urdhva Dhanurasana

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ankle-eversion ankle-eversion in Urdhva Dhanurasana
Ankle Dorsiflexion Ankle Dorsiflexion in Urdhva Dhanurasana
Elbow Extension Elbow Extension in Urdhva Dhanurasana
Elbow Pronation Elbow Pronation in Urdhva Dhanurasana
Hip Adduction Hip Adduction in Urdhva Dhanurasana
Hip Extension Hip Extension in Urdhva Dhanurasana
Knee Extension Knee Extension in Urdhva Dhanurasana
Shoulder Abduction Shoulder Abduction in Urdhva Dhanurasana
scapula-depression scapula-depression in Urdhva Dhanurasana
Shoulder External Rotation Shoulder External Rotation in Urdhva Dhanurasana
Shoulder Flexion Shoulder Flexion in Urdhva Dhanurasana
scapula-retraction scapula-retraction in Urdhva Dhanurasana
Spine Extension Spine Extension in Urdhva Dhanurasana
Wrist Joint Extension Wrist Joint Extension in Urdhva Dhanurasana
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