Bend your knees even for bending hardly at all.
This is the third tip in a row on bending. For reaching all the way to the floor or only to a table, in the Alexander Technique it\’s always the same. Remain standing over your feet and bend at the hips, knees and ankles. Avoid bending at the waist or upper back. The back is strongest and feels the best when you maintain its full length. Check out the previous Tip, and the one before that.
The Whole Bending Category (All on bending, but each a little different.)
Video: Your Waist Is Not a Joint
Bending, Leave Your Hips behind Your Legs
Bend at Your Hips, Knees and Ankles to Touch the Floor
Use Your Knees When Bending a Little
Reach with Your Arms, Not Your Back
Video: Think Up when Bending Down
When Bending, Keep Your Head away from Your Heels
Video: When Bending Keep Your Head away from Your Heels
Article & Video: Three Tips for Bending
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