Lean Forward Stretch
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The seated forward bend is a flexibility exercise that stretches the hamstrings, spine, and shoulders. It helps improve flexibility, particularly in the lower back and legs, and is commonly used in yoga and pilates practices.
How to do it
- Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight in front.
- Inhale deeply and raise your arms overhead.
- Exhale as you lean forward from the hips, reaching towards your feet.
- Keep your back straight and try to touch your toes or hold your shins.
- Hold the position while breathing deeply, then slowly return to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary Hamstrings
Secondary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Latissimus Dorsi
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