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Standing Half Bend

Expert Advice

Keep a slight bend in the knees to prevent overstretching the hamstrings and to protect the lower back.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Stand with your feet together.
  2. Hinge at the hips and fold forward, keeping your back straight.
  3. Place your hands on your shins or the floor, depending on your flexibility.
  4. Hold the pose for 15-30 seconds, then slowly rise back up.

Details

Primary
Hamstrings
Hamstrings33%
Calves
Calves33%
Glutes
Glutes34%
Secondary
33%Hamstrings33%Calves34%Glutes
Equipment
Body weight
Body weight
Exercise Type
Stretching