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Standing Forward Fold • Zig Cue

  • Writer: Trail Built Kids
    Trail Built Kids
  • Feb 9
  • 1 min read

Updated: Apr 16

This shape steadies and stretches the back of the body and the spine


For kids—and grown-ups too


Good For


Flexibility • Movement

Agility • Reset


Try it After sitting • Transition time

Before recess • Ages 3+


Build the Shape


  • Feet planted on the ground

  • Bend knees if needed

  • Upper body folds forward

  • Arms hang loose

  • Head relaxed

  • Weight in heels


Floppy upper body.

Strong legs.


Also called


Forward fold


Other activities to try


  • Balance on one leg

  • Squat and roll

  • Feet wide forward fold


ZigZag Creature Tip


Fablet likes this shape.

Lives in stories

Makes its own path


Next try this Burst

High Knees March • 5-min Burst


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where the wild things go


This practice is for educational purposes. 

Please listen to your body and modify 

as needed. Younger children should use 

guidance and supervision.




 
 

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