Front Split

Begin in a half-kneeling lunge on a mat with one foot forward and both hands on the floor or sturdy blocks for support.

Slide the front heel forward while extending the rear leg behind you with the top of the rear foot resting on the floor.

Keep both hips pointing forward and both knees straight as you lower only as far as you can control.

Hold where you feel a strong but comfortable stretch through the front-leg hamstrings and the rear-leg hip flexors and thigh.

Breathe steadily and keep the position still; do not bounce or force your hips toward the floor.

Press into your hands, bend your knees, and return to the starting position before repeating with the opposite leg forward.