Kurmasana
Functional Ashtanga

Kurmasana

Tortoise
Shoulder Abduction

Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose)

Deep forward fold with arms extended under the legs.

Key mobility focus: shoulder abduction

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target shoulder abduction for Kurmasana:

  1. Shoulder Abduction Passive Stretch
  2. Shoulder Abduction PNF
  3. Shoulder Abduction Axials
  4. Shoulder Abduction Passive Range Hold
  5. Shoulder Abduction Hovers
  6. Shoulder Abduction Lift Offs

Other Movements in Kurmasana

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Elbow Extension Elbow Extension in Kurmasana
Elbow Pronation Elbow Pronation in Kurmasana
Hip Abduction Hip Abduction in Kurmasana
Hip Flexion Hip Flexion in Kurmasana
Knee Extension Knee Extension 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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