Kurmasana
Functional Ashtanga

Kurmasana

Tortoise
Shoulder Extension

Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose)

Deep forward fold with arms extended under the legs.

Key mobility focus: shoulder extension

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target shoulder extension for Kurmasana:

  1. Shoulder Extension Axials
  2. Shoulder Extension Hovers
  3. Shoulder Extension Lift-Offs
  4. Shoulder Extension PAILS & RAILS
  5. Shoulder Extension Passive Range Hold
  6. Shoulder Extension PNF

Other Movements in Kurmasana

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Elbow Extension Elbow Extension in Kurmasana
forearm-pronation forearm-pronation in Kurmasana
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 External Rotation Shoulder External Rotation in Kurmasana
Spine Flexion Spine Flexion in Kurmasana
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