Standing forward fold
A relaxed standing forward fold for the backs of the legs, with soft knees and a heavy head.
How to do it
- Stand with feet hip-width apart.
- Hinge at the hips and let your upper body hang.
- Bend your knees as much as you need.
Remember
Soft knees. Let your head hang heavy.
Take care
Roll up slowly to avoid dizziness.
Ask a professional first if you have:
- osteoporosis or low bone density (avoid deep rounding of the back and strong twists)
- glaucoma, or high blood pressure that isn’t well controlled (head below the heart)
- recent back surgery or nerve pain down the leg
Stretch gently and never into pain. StretchUp gives general guidance and is not a medical device.
