> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://movement.mantavyam.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Seated forward bend pull behind the feet
> Intermediate · Static · Bilateral. Flexibility
Also known as: Paschimottanasana C.
| | |
| - | - |
| **Difficulty** | Intermediate |
| **Velocity** | Static |
| **Symmetry** | Bilateral |
| **Athlete** | Lucie |
| **Video length** | 24 s |
## Technique
1. 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.
2. 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
## Equipment
## Appears in
## Regressions
Novice
Intermediate
Advanced
Advanced
Novice
Intermediate
Want to log this exercise? Open it in [Calistree](https://calistree.app/datasheet/seated-forward-bend-pull-behind-the-feet-e185). Text and images are used under [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/); the video plays from the original source.
This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.
