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Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
Functional Ashtanga

Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

Extended Hand-to-Big Toe
Spine Extension

Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose)

Standing balance holding the big toe with leg extended, testing hip flexion and hamstring length.

Key mobility focus: spine extension

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target spine extension for Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana:

  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 Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

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Elbow Supination Elbow Supination in Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
Hip Abduction Hip Abduction in Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
Hip Flexion Hip Flexion in Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
Knee Extension Knee Extension in Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
Shoulder Abduction Shoulder Abduction in Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
Shoulder Flexion Shoulder Flexion in Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
Spine Lateral Flexion Spine Lateral Flexion in Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
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