Forward Fold
What it is:
Forward Fold
How you do it:
Begin with feet hip-width and parallel or wider. With a soft bend in both knees, hinge from your hips to lower your chest towards your thighs. Press through your heels to come all the way back up to standing, squeeze your glute muscles at the very top of this movement.
Where you feel it:
You will feel this stretch in your hamstrings and your lower back. Sometimes it's nice to hold the forward fold in a rag doll position with both hands gripping onto opposite elbows. In your ragdoll or with arms long, you can rock side to side or bend and stretch your legs. Once you've done a few of these and your muscles are warm, try straightening your legs for a deeper stretch.
How often:
A forward fold is recommended by our fitness professionals at the beginning and/or end of each day, especially for those of us who sit for any significant amount of time.
