Ragdoll / Forward Bend / Fold Stretch / Toe Touches
- Stand tall with your feet together and arms at your sides.
- Slowly, bend at the hips while keeping your knees engaged. Allow your upper body to hang over. Let your arms drop as well, dangling in front of you.
- Once you’re fully bent over and your hands are at your toes, pause and feel the stretch in your hamstrings. (Optional: Flatten your back for 5 seconds then return to this position) Once you hold the stretch for up to 30 seconds, return to the starting position.
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Ragdoll / forward bend / fold stretch / toe touches is a at-home exercise that targets calves and hamstrings and also works shoulders. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Internal rotation / bodyweight calf raises, sled pushes and romanian deadlifts. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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