How To: Straddle Forward Fold
Beginner • 4m 1s
Straddle forward fold step by step tutorial and modifications.
Keep your spine elongated as you hinge from the hips. Keep your inner thighs spinning upwards, glutes active, quadriceps engaged and ankles flexed. Maintain wide collarbones. Use calm, steady breathing as you visualize your chest and navel lengthening towards the floor.
Modifications: Sit on a block or cushion to allow some more space for the pelvic to tilt anteriorly, avoiding any rounding of the lower back.
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