To perform bend-over stretches, also known as forward bends (Uttanasana in yoga), focus on maintaining length in your spine while feeling a stretch in the back of your legs, and hold the position while breathing deeply.
Here's a breakdown based on the reference material:
- Spinal Alignment: Keep your spine long.
- Stretching: Focus on feeling the stretch in the back of your legs.
- Breathing: Breathe deeply and hold the position. The reference suggests holding for 10 deep breaths.