Knee Extension PAILS & RAILS
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we introduce knee extension PAILS and RAILS, an active technique that builds strength and range at the end of knee straightening.
Objective
Understand how to use progressive angular isometric loading to expand and control knee extension capacity.
What You'll Get
What You'll Get: You'll practice pushing into the ground to deepen extension, then pulling to strengthen it, teaching the knee to own its straightest position. For your own practice, this means more stable standing poses and cleaner leg lines. For professionals, it's how you help someone regain full extension—especially when they've been stuck short of straight for a long time.
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