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Purvottanasana
Functional Ashtanga

Purvottanasana

Upward Plank
Knee Extension

Purvottanasana (Upward Plank Pose)

Reverse plank demanding shoulder extension, hip extension, and wrist flexibility.

Key mobility focus: knee extension

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target knee extension for Purvottanasana:

  1. Knee Extension Passive Stretch
  2. Knee Extension PAILS & RAILS
  3. Knee Extension Hovers
  4. Knee Extension Lift Offs

Other Movements in Purvottanasana

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Ankle Plantarflexion Ankle Plantarflexion in Purvottanasana
cervical-extension cervical-extension in Purvottanasana
Elbow Extension Elbow Extension in Purvottanasana
Elbow Pronation Elbow Pronation in Purvottanasana
Hip Adduction Hip Adduction in Purvottanasana
Hip Extension Hip Extension in Purvottanasana
Hip Internal Rotation Hip Internal Rotation in Purvottanasana
Shoulder Adduction Shoulder Adduction in Purvottanasana
scapula-depression scapula-depression in Purvottanasana
Shoulder Extension Shoulder Extension in Purvottanasana
Shoulder External Rotation Shoulder External Rotation in Purvottanasana
Shoulder Internal Rotation Shoulder Internal Rotation in Purvottanasana
Spine Extension Spine Extension in Purvottanasana
Wrist Joint Extension Wrist Joint Extension in Purvottanasana
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