Front Toe Touching Exercise Instructions
Objective:
The Front Toe Touching exercise enhances flexibility and stretches the muscles in the back and legs.
Starting Position:
1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Keep your arms relaxed at your sides.
3. Engage your core muscles to maintain stability.
Movement Instructions:
1. Raise Arms: Inhale deeply and lift both arms above your head, reaching towards the ceiling. Keep your arms straight.
2. Bend Forward: Exhale slowly and hinge at your hips to lower your torso towards the floor. Keep your knees slightly bent if you feel tightness in your hamstrings.
3. Reach Toward Toes: As you lower, try to keep your back flat and extend your hands down towards your toes. If you cannot reach your toes, it’s perfectly fine to rest your hands on your shins or keep them at your thighs.
4. Hold the Position: Once in the downward position, hold for a few deep breaths. Focus on relaxing your neck, shoulders, and back while feeling the stretch in your hamstrings and lower back.
5. Return to Start: Inhale and slowly raise your torso back up to the standing position, bringing your arms overhead again as you rise.
Tips:
- Move slowly to avoid strain; never force your body into a position.
- Keep your breathing steady throughout the exercise.
- If you experience pain or discomfort, ease off and try again gently.
Repetitions:
Repeat the Front Toe Touching exercise for 5-10 repetitions, holding each stretch for 10-15 seconds.
