Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana
Functional Ashtanga

Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana

Upward Facing Forward Fold
Hip Flexion

Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana (Upward Facing Forward Fold)

Intense forward fold while balancing on the sit bones.

Key mobility requirements: hip flexion, knee extension, shoulder flexion

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target hip flexion for Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana:

  1. Hip Joint Flexion Passive Stretch
  2. Hip Joint Flexion PAILS & RAILS
  3. Hip Joint Flexion PNF
  4. Hip Joint Flexion Passive Range Hold
  5. Hip Joint Flexion Hovers
  6. Hip Joint Flexion Lift Offs

Other Movements in Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana

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Elbow Supination Elbow Supination in Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana
Knee Extension Knee Extension in Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana
Shoulder Flexion Shoulder Flexion in Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana
Spine Flexion Spine Flexion in Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana
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