Ustrasana
Functional Ashtanga

Ustrasana

Camel
scapula-retraction

Ustrasana (Camel Pose)

Kneeling backbend reaching for the heels, opening the hip flexors.

Key mobility focus: shoulder retraction

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target shoulder retraction for Ustrasana:

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

Other Movements in Ustrasana

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Ankle Plantarflexion Ankle Plantarflexion in Ustrasana
Elbow Extension Elbow Extension in Ustrasana
forearm-supination forearm-supination in Ustrasana
Hip Adduction Hip Adduction in Ustrasana
Hip Extension Hip Extension in Ustrasana
Hip Internal Rotation Hip Internal Rotation in Ustrasana
Knee Flexion Knee Flexion in Ustrasana
scapula-depression scapula-depression in Ustrasana
Shoulder Extension Shoulder Extension in Ustrasana
Shoulder External Rotation Shoulder External Rotation in Ustrasana
Spine Extension Spine Extension in Ustrasana
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