Why this exercise?
Being able to bend forwards allows you to get your hands to your feet when you are putting on shoes or tying shoe laces.
This exercise stretched the hamstrings and back muscles.
Instructions
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Sit on a sturdy chair, sofa or on the side of a bed. The feet must be flat on the floor.
2 Bend forwards as far as you can go, reaching down to the floor with you hands. Hold the position for 5 slow counts.
3 Next sit up straight again and reach up with your arms as far as you can and bend you head backwards. Breathe in deeply as you reach up.
4 Lower your arms breathing out as you do this.
If you get dizzy or light headed doing this exercise
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Bend forwards only as far as you can without provoking the dizziness.
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Don’t bend your head back if this movement makes you dizzy.
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Do the exercise slowly.