Technique
- From a seated position with legs extended in front, hinge at the hips, fold forward and reach to lock hands behind the feet. Inhale to lengthen the spine. Exhale fold forward.
- This exercise creates a deep stretch on your Hamstrings.
Form tips
- Keep the lower back flat.
- Draw the shoulder blades down the back
- If you cannot reach and bind hands, work on an easier position like Sitting pike toe pull (grabbing the big toes with the piece fingers) or Sitting pike pull feet (grabbing the sides of the feet)
Muscles
Flexibility
Primary
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
Secondary
- Hip adductors
- Legs
- Pelvis
Equipment
Appears in
Flexibility
Other disciplines
Regressions
Sitting pike pull feet
Novice
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