Sitting Bent Over Back Stretch
Description
The sitting bent over back stretch is a seated forward fold. From a seated position with the legs extended, folding forward stretches the lower back, hamstrings, and calves.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Sitting Bent Over Back Stretch Instructions
- Sit on the floor with the legs extended in front.
- Flex the feet and engage the quads.
- Place the hands on the thighs.
- Inhale to lengthen the spine.
- Exhale and fold forward from the hips.
- Walk the hands toward the feet as far as is comfortable.
- Allow the head and neck to relax.
- Hold the stretch for the desired duration.
Sitting Bent Over Back Stretch Form & Visual
Sitting Bent Over Back Stretch Benefits
- Stretches the lower back and hamstrings.
- Calms the mind in classical yoga practice.
- No equipment needed.
- Improves seated forward fold mobility.
- Excellent recovery posture.
- Reduces lower back stiffness.
Sitting Bent Over Back Stretch Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings
- Erector spinae
- Calves
- Gluteus maximus
Sitting Bent Over Back Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Seated Forward Fold
- Standing Forward Fold
- Wide Leg Forward Fold
- Janu Sirsasana
