Active Half Forward Bend

Description

Stand with your feet hip-width apart and distribute your weight evenly. As you exhale, hinge your torso forward from the hips and bend your knees as much as needed to bring your abdomen into contact with your thighs. From this standing forward fold position, slightly straighten your knees and elbows, and let your arms hang down at your sides. Lengthen your spine forward while keeping your back long, as if you were trying to move the crown of your head away from your pelvis. Keep your shoulders down and away from your ears, with your gaze directed toward the floor and slightly forward. Keep your breathing calm, aiming to create length in your spine without rounding your back.

Settings

Equipment

No Equipment

Positions

Stand Up

Muscle groups

Knee extensorsHip extensorsLumbar extensors

Difficulty

Difficult

Movement

ExtensionFlexion

Contraction mode

Isometric