Two Front Toe Touching
Positioning
1. Starting Position: Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Ensure your weight is evenly distributed on both feet.
2. Arm Position: Reach your arms overhead, stretching your body upwards.
Movement Instructions
1. Bending Forward:
- Slowly bend at your hips, lowering your upper body towards the ground. Keep your back straight and your knees slightly bent if necessary.
- Reach forward with your hands towards your toes.
2. Touching Your Toes:
- Aim to touch your toes with your fingertips. If you can’t reach them, that's okay! Just go as far as you comfortably can.
- Hold this position for 15-30 seconds, feeling the stretch in your hamstrings and lower back.
3. Returning to Start:
- Engage your core muscles and gently lift your upper body back up, returning to the starting position with arms overhead.
Tips
- Breathing: Inhale as you reach up, and exhale as you bend forward.
- Posture: Keep your neck relaxed and avoid straining your back by bending from your hips rather than rounding your spine.
- Modification: If you have difficulty reaching your toes, you can rest your hands on your shins or thighs instead.
Repetitions
- Repeat this movement 3-5 times, taking care to listen to your body and adjust your range of motion as needed.
