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Kurmasana
Functional Ashtanga

Kurmasana

Tortoise
Shoulder External Rotation

Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose)

Deep forward fold with arms extended under the legs.

Key mobility focus: shoulder external rotation

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target shoulder external rotation for Kurmasana:

  1. Shoulder External Rotation Passive Stretch
  2. Shoulder External Rotation PAILS & RAILS
  3. Shoulder External Rotation PNF
  4. Shoulder External Rotation Axials
  5. Shoulder External Rotation Passive Range Hold
  6. Shoulder External Rotation Hovers
  7. Shoulder External Rotation Lift Offs

Other Movements in Kurmasana

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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 Extension Shoulder Extension in Kurmasana
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