This version of a forward fold is especially relaxing for a yin yoga practice because it is more stable than a traditional
narrow stance forward fold and will allow you to feel a stretch and relief in your lower back.
Not exact matches
Generally speaking, lifters who squat
narrow keep their feet pointed
forward and lifters who squat with a wider
stance tend to flare their feet slightly, thereby allowing for a greater hip involvement and reducing the risk of knee valgus.
In the case of lunges and split squats,
narrow stances and
forward lunges can increase knee problems due to tibial inclination and subsequently shear stress.
When the
stance becomes
narrower, the torso needs to lean
forward more to keep the bar over your mid-foot.
The
narrower your
stance, the more you have to lean
forward.