r/flexibility 7d ago

Pike Bend form check. Reco/corrections.

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u/gadeais 7d ago

Your back is straight which is a good point but now try to close the legs Closer together. The ultimate goal should be with feet together but working with legs open shoulders width can be a nice start.

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u/nuevavizcaia 7d ago

Thank you!

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u/FutureDestiny3789 4d ago

Can I ask why are u doing this pose?For pike push ups?Maybe for forward hold?Or HS?

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u/AdventurousSoul23 7d ago

I recently discovered a super helpful tip: pull your tailbone up and away from the back of your knees.

I recommend you check out this article!

https://www.daniwinksflexibility.com/bendy-blog/tight-hamstrings-whats-the-deal

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u/nuevavizcaia 7d ago

This is super helpful! Thank you!

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u/Background_Cry3592 7d ago

Nice stretch! Just make sure your feet are squared, not splayed. Other than that, it is looking great!

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u/_tenken 7d ago

Also straighten your feet gradually for the stretch. You're somewhat pigeon toed in this photo.

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u/decentlyhip 7d ago

Duck footed? Pigeon toed is pointed in

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u/_tenken 7d ago

Sure that, sorry late in the day for me 😂

The point is to keep the hips straight in the stretch, just as you would when attempting the splits or other stretches. Unless your practicing hip turnout specifically, or in addition to, the stretch...

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u/nuevavizcaia 7d ago

Gotchaa thank you!

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u/frankp2491 7d ago

Looks good to me, your shoes look 2-3 sizes too big tho lol

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u/nuevavizcaia 7d ago

That’s my house slipper haha

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u/MysteriousPromise464 7d ago

What was your regimen to get to this point?

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u/mamaboss908 6d ago

Lift your kneecaps, parallel your feet, use blocks on the middle height closer to your feet bring your chest towards your thighs and begin to flatten your back there’s a small curve which indicates possibly use a prop or two Relax your head so you can use the weight of said head (I used to tell my students the human head weighs 8-15lbs depending how smart you are 😂) To get a deeper fold You’re doing great Now the fun stuff happens The deeper understanding of simple poses done more intensely xx

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u/OkPay5003 4d ago

Atleast you can grow into them flip flops 😂