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
Elbow Supination Elbow 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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