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Standing Toe Reach

A hamstring and lower back flexibility exercise that targets the hamstrings, calves, and lower back through controlled forward bending movements to improve range of motion.

Exercise Overview

Category

Flexibility

Exercise_Type

Flexibility

Difficulty_Level

Beginner

Technique

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Hinge at your hips and reach down toward your toes, keeping your back straight. Hold the stretch and breathe deeply.

Starting Position

Begin standing with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent, ready to perform the forward bend stretch.

Finishing Position

Hold the forward bend position with hands reaching toward toes, feeling the stretch in your hamstrings and lower back.

Form Cues

Hinge at hips, keep back straight, reach toward toes, breathe deeply

Common Mistakes

Rounding the back, locking knees, forcing the stretch, not breathing

Progression Tips

Hold the stretch longer, increase reach depth, or add gentle movement within the stretch.

Regression Tips

Bend knees more, reduce reach depth, or perform seated hamstring stretch.

Safety Notes

Stop if you experience sharp pain in the hamstrings, lower back, or knees. This stretch should feel like a gentle opening, not sharp pain. Keep your back straight throughout the movement.