Half Splits

Sit on the floor with both legs extended straight in front of you. Your torso stays upright. Tilt forward gently from your hips and let your hands rest on the floor beside or on your legs. The stretch runs deep through your hamstrings and the backs of your calves. Do not bounce or force the fold; lean forward gently and hold the position. If the floor feels far from your torso, slide a block under your hips or sit on the edge of a low bench to raise your hips above your hamstrings. Breathe and let the stretch deepen over time.