Beginner exercise

Standing Half Forward Bend

Also called Ardha Uttanasana, Half Lift

  • Mobility
  • Stability
  • Range Of Motion And Yoga

Technique

How to perform Standing Half Forward Bend

  1. From a standing forward fold, place the hands on the shins or stable blocks.
  2. Lift the chest forward and upward until the torso lengthens into a comfortable half-fold.
  3. Keep the knees softly bent and the neck in line with the back without pressing on the knees.
  4. Return to the fold or rise to standing with control.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

MuscleScoreRole
Biceps Femoris0.7Mobility Target
Semimembranosus0.7Mobility Target
Semitendinosus0.7Mobility Target
Erector Spinae0.5Stabilizer