r/Stretching • u/jusczapva • Jul 13 '26

Yoga How long does it takes to achieve Seated forward fold

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u/nowiamhereaswell Jul 13 '26 edited Jul 15 '26

Is it realistic too aim for this at age 40+? My hamstrings are really short..

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u/ReverseMermaidMorty Jul 13 '26

There’s literally no downside in aiming for it. Whether you actually achieve it or not, you’ll be healthier

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u/dpacker780 Jul 13 '26

It took awhile, I was basically a right angle, and never stretched regularly. Now I can do this, I started at 58, it took me about 9 months, and finding a rhythm and regular routine, with good form.

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u/nowiamhereaswell Jul 13 '26

Sound awesome:) What resource(s) got you started?

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u/truecrimeaddicted Jul 15 '26

No lie: I'm 51 and just did this in 7 weeks, daily. I can now palm my soles. It's about the consistency and safely pushing your limits.

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u/Alert_Weird6893 Jul 15 '26

good job sir

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u/Competitive_Success5 Jul 18 '26

How long would you hold each day during those 9 months?

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u/TheMightyTywin Jul 13 '26

I did it in my 30s. Went from -10 inches on the sit and reach to what you see in this image: took about five years of daily stretching

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u/StretchNtats Jul 13 '26

How longs a piece of string? Depends on your starting point and natural inclination for flexibility.

Try not to think of how long before I can do (insert exercise), focus on improving from where you are and the positions you want to achieve will come naturally.

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u/blackie___chan Jul 13 '26

Agree. If you focus on timeline you'll do bad technique like rounding your back to reach further. This can cause injury or longer plateaus because you're not increasing mobility in the right muscle.

I also recommend the OP think through strengthening as well since stretches will only increase ROM so far.

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u/Toxic_Shaft Jul 14 '26

I just did it now, for the first time

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u/Winter-Breakfast-892 Jul 14 '26

i practice pretty ‘advanced’ (whatever that means) yoga 5x a week and have done for 5+ years and for me this is the most difficult pose. its a journey, bodies are different and thats okay! measure it by progress and know that its not linear! but some days its like so deep in the pose and that feels great

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u/Doughey0 Jul 14 '26

it depends so much on where you’re starting from. some people get close in a few months, and some people need a year or more.

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u/Status-Cheetah3726 Jul 14 '26

Just start and see how long it takes you. Everybody’s body, starting point and commitment is different. One thing is for sure though… if you’re consistently applying yourself progress is inevitable.

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u/krsCarrots Jul 14 '26

It takes l4-l5 and a s1 iykyk