The Straddle

How to perform

1. 01Begin in a seated, upright position. Start by extending your legs in front of you in a V.
2. 02With your hands on the floor, lean forward as far as possible. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds.

Form cues

• —Control the lowering phase — that is where most of the growth stimulus lives.

Common mistakes

• —Using momentum instead of the target muscle.
• —Cutting the range of motion short to add load.
• —Bouncing into the stretch instead of holding it.