Tip 26 – Bending, Leave Your Hips Behind Your Legs

In the first moment of bending, leave your hips behind.

Bending Knees First diagram

At least as far as the hips are concerned, bending with two knees is a lot like walking. To bend more easily, right from the beginning of the movement, pay attention to leaving your hips behind your legs as your knees bend.

A Lot More on Bending:

Finding Your Hip Joints

Video: Your Waist Is Not a Joint

When Bending, Keep Your Head away from Your Heels

Think Up when Bending Down

Video: Think Up when Bending Down

Reach with Your Arms, Not Your Back

Use Your Knees When Bending a Little

Use Your Knees When Bending a Little

Bend at Your Hips, Knees and Ankles to Touch the Floor

Think of Your Body As a Wave

Article & Video: Three Tips for Bending

 

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2 thoughts on “Tip 26 – Bending, Leave Your Hips Behind Your Legs”

  1. Fantastic ! I look forward to your Sunday email and it makes me more aware how I can help myself – Thankyou so much

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