Utkatasana
Functional Ashtanga

Utkatasana

Chair
Hip Flexion

Utkatasana (Chair Pose / Fierce Pose)

Deep squat position that builds leg strength and challenges ankle mobility.

Key mobility requirements: hip flexion, knee flexion, ankle dorsiflexion

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target hip flexion for Utkatasana:

  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 Utkatasana

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Ankle Dorsiflexion Ankle Dorsiflexion in Utkatasana
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Elbow Extension Elbow Extension in Utkatasana
Elbow Pronation Elbow Pronation in Utkatasana
Hip Adduction Hip Adduction in Utkatasana
Knee Flexion Knee Flexion in Utkatasana
Shoulder External Rotation Shoulder External Rotation in Utkatasana
Shoulder Flexion Shoulder Flexion in Utkatasana
Spine Extension Spine Extension in Utkatasana
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