Shalabhasana
Functional Ashtanga

Shalabhasana

Locust
Shoulder Retraction

Shalabhasana (Locust Pose)

Prone backbend lifting legs and chest, building back strength.

Key mobility focus: shoulder retraction

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target shoulder retraction for Shalabhasana:

  1. Shoulder Retraction PAILS & RAILS
  2. Shoulder Retraction Passive Range Hold

Other Movements in Shalabhasana

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Hip Extension Hip Extension in Shalabhasana
Knee Extension Knee Extension in Shalabhasana
scapula-depression scapula-depression in Shalabhasana
Shoulder Extension Shoulder Extension in Shalabhasana
Spine Extension Spine Extension in Shalabhasana
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