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Seated Forward Bend

  • Beginner
  • Body weight
  • Lower Back

Setup instructions

1) Sit tall on the floor with your legs extended out in front of you - keep the chest up and core tight.

Perform instructions

1) Gently curl forward and reach your hands towards your feet.

2) Hold this position until the end of the timer.

Interests

Mobility Posture Pilates Yoga Over 40's Over 60's

Health benefits

Flexibility · Recovery

Peformed by

Leon Ward’s BurnIt
Personal trainer

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