Standing Forward Bends- Stretching Hamstring and Lower back

Standing Forward Bends are excellent to stretch hamstring muscles and Lower back. It can also be performed seated called seated Forward Bends.

Benefits

Relieves tight hamstrings and increases hamstring length.

Execution Technique.

Steps

1. Stand upright with feet together.

2. Now bend forward and take hold of your legs as low as possible keeping your knees straight.

3. Try and bend your upper body as much as possible and feel the stretch in the hamstrings and lower back.

4. Hold this position for 10-15 seconds and then relax.

5. Repeat for 3-5 times.
 

Points to remember

Keep your knees locked and do not bend them.

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Related Stretching Exercises

Side Bends

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Stretching Exercises

• Neck Rolls
   
• Lunges/ Achilles Tendon Stretches
   
• Hamstring Stretches - Hurdler's Stretches, Combination Hamstring Stretches
   
• Side Bends, Forward Bends, Seated Forward Bends, Standing Twists and Windmills Exercise.
   
• Core Stretches - Lower Back Stabilizers/Erector Spinae Stretches.
   
• Upper/Lower Back Stretching Exercises.
   
• Quadriceps Stretches, Inner Thigh Stretches, Hip Stretches.
   
• Spinal Twists, Hanging Stretches, Abdominal Stretches.
   
• High Knees Exercise, Jumping in Place.
   
• Cool Down Stretches.
   

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