Type: Cool-Down Stretch
Primary Muscles: Hamstrings, Glutes, Lower Back, Hip Flexors
Exercise Key Form:
1. Stand with feet hip-width apart.
2. Hinge at the hips and fold forward, keeping your back straight.
3. Reach toward the floor with your hands, keeping knees slightly bent if needed.
4. Relax your neck and shoulders.
5. Hold for 30 seconds, breathing deeply.
NASM-CPT Tip: Avoid rounding the lower back—focus on hinging at the hips for a deeper hamstring stretch.
Why This Exercise Is Important: Helps improve flexibility and reduce muscle tension in the hamstrings and lower back, aiding in post-workout recovery.
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