How to do it
Flex your feet and point your toes toward the ceiling.
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Sit on the floor with your legs spread wide apart.
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Inhale deeply and lengthen your spine.
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Exhale and hinge at the hips to lean forward, extending your arms in front of you.
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Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, breathing deeply.
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Slowly return to the starting position and repeat the sequence.
Expert tip
Focus on maintaining a straight back and engaging your core to deepen the stretch without rounding your spine.
Common mistakes
- ✕Collapsing the chest and rounding forward
- ✕Bouncing at the bottom of the forward fold
- ✕Forcing the knees down toward the floor