How to do it
Relax your neck completely to let your head hang heavy toward the floor.
- 1
Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart.
- 2
Hinge at your hips and bend forward, reaching your hands towards your feet.
- 3
Keep your knees slightly bent if you have tight hamstrings.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, breathing deeply.
- 5
Slowly roll back up to the starting position.
Expert tip
Keep your spine long and avoid rounding your back to prevent strain and to maximize the stretch in your hamstrings and lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Locking the knees completely straight
- ✕Bouncing at the bottom of the stretch
- ✕Shifting the body weight onto the heels