Seated Forward Fold
Upper legsStretchingBeginnerNo equipment
A seated stretch that targets the hamstrings and lower back by reaching the torso over straight legs.
How to do it
- Sit on the floor with both legs straight out in front.
- Keep your back long and hinge forward from the hips.
- Reach your hands toward your feet.
- Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
Tips
- Lead with your chest, not your head, to keep the back long.
- Stretch to mild tension, never to pain.
Muscles
Primary: Hamstrings
Secondary: Erector spinae
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