How to do it
Widen your sit bones against the floor as you hinge forward.
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Sit up tall with your legs extended in front of you, slightly wider than hip-width apart.
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Extend your arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height.
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Inhale and lengthen your spine, then exhale as you reach forward, hinging at the hips and stretching your hands towards your feet.
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Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then slowly roll back up to the starting position.
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Repeat the stretch several times.
Expert tip
Imagine you are curling over a beach ball to create a 'C' shape with your spine, which will help deepen the stretch.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees to reach the feet
- ✕Dropping the chin before the spine curls
- ✕Holding the arms below shoulder height