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Always bend at your hips, knees, and ankles in order to touch the floor.
There is no “waist joint”, and the back loses most of its strength when it isn’t at its full length. Bending at the waist also restricts breathing and reduces the internal volume of your torso, making less room for your organs. Bending at the hips, knees and ankles gives you much more strength and stability, and it is also more comfortable.
The Whole Bending Category (Each tip has a slightly different angle.)
Video: Your Waist Is Not a Joint
Bending, Leave Your Hips behind Your Legs
Bend Your Knees When Bending a Little
Bend Your Knees When Bending Even Less
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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