How to do the seated fold stretch

Instructions for seated fold:

While seated on the ground, reach your arms up overhead before bending forward from the hips.

Reach forward to grab your ankles or feet while trying not to round your back.

What does seated fold help with?

Flexibility

What areas does seated fold exercise?

Lower Back, Spine, Hamstrings, Shoulders, Upper Back, Calves

How is seated fold performed?

Floor

When should you avoid seated fold?

Vertigo, Dizziness, Pregnancy, Osteoporosis, Herniated Disc, Sciatica, High Blood Pressure, Heart Condition

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