Standing Forward Fold (Uttanasana)
Stand with feet hip-width apart, hinge at the hips and fold forward letting your hands reach toward the floor with a slight bend in the knees to protect the lower back.
How to do the Standing Forward Fold (Uttanasana)
- Stand with feet hip-width apart.
- Hinge at the hips and fold forward letting your hands reach toward the floor with a slight bend in the knees to protect the lower back.
What it targets
Primary muscle groups: Lower Back, Hamstrings, Calves.
Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Lower Back Pain, Sciatica, Herniated Disc.
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