Mobility & Stretchbeginner30 seconds

Standing Forward Fold

The standing forward fold decompresses your spine and releases hamstrings that tighten from sitting. VibeFit times the hold while you hinge and hang.

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How to do it

  1. 1Stand tall, then hinge forward at the hips.
  2. 2Let your head and arms hang toward the floor.
  3. 3Soften your knees and breathe into the stretch.

Form cues

  • Hinge from your hips, not your waist
  • Let your head hang heavy
  • Keep a soft bend in the knees
  • Relax your neck and shoulders

Common mistakes

  • Rounding hard through the back
  • Locking the knees
  • Bouncing

Benefits

  • Stretches hamstrings and lower back
  • Decompresses the spine
  • Calms the nervous system

Anyone with tight hamstrings or a stiff lower back.

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