Inhale deeply and as you exhale, slowly start to lean forward from your hips, keeping your spine straight and elongated.
Reach your hands towards your feet as far as you can without rounding your back, aiming to touch your toes.
Hold the stretch for a few seconds, continuing to breathe deeply and feeling the stretch in your spine and hamstrings.
Slowly raise your body back to the starting position as you inhale, and repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions.
Pro Tip
Engage Your Core: Another common mistake is not engaging the core muscles properly. To effectively stretch your spine, you need to engage your abdominal muscles. Imagine pulling your belly button towards your spine and hold this engagement throughout the exercise. Don't Rush: The spine stretch is not an exercise that should be rushed. Take your time to slowly stretch and flex your spine, feeling each vertebra move. A rushed movement can lead to strain or injury. Breath Control: Proper breathing is crucial for this exercise. Inhale deeply as you sit up tall, and exhale as you stretch forward, imagining your spine 'pouring