Shalabhasana
Functional Ashtanga

Shalabhasana

Locust
Spine Extension

Shalabhasana (Locust Pose)

Prone backbend lifting legs and chest, building back strength.

Key mobility focus: spine extension

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target spine extension for Shalabhasana:

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

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
Shoulder Retraction Shoulder Retraction in Shalabhasana
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