MatWork
Beginner
Flexibility

Spine Stretch Forward

A seated forward fold that stretches the spine and hamstrings while teaching spinal articulation.

1 min
Exhale to round forward, inhale at bottom, exhale to roll up

1Setup

Sit tall with legs extended, slightly wider than hip-width. Flex feet. Arms reach forward at shoulder height. Sit on a cushion if hamstrings are tight.

2Execution

1. Inhale, grow tall through crown of head. 2. Exhale, nod chin and begin to round forward. 3. Peel spine forward one vertebra at a time. 4. Reach past toes, rounding over legs like a letter C. 5. Inhale at the bottom. 6. Exhale, roll back up, restacking spine. 7. Return to tall seated position. 8. Repeat 5-8 times.

Tips for Better Form

  • Keep weight forward on sit bones
  • Don't collapse in chest
  • Maintain flexed feet
  • Use abs to round, not just gravity

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Target Areas

Front

Back

Equipment Needed

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