bend forward

bend forward

To lean in a forward direction. OK, everyone, now bend forward and touch your toes.
See also: bend, forward
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bend forward

to lean forward; to curve forward. The tree bent forward in the wind. I bent forward to pick up the pencil.
See also: bend, forward
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • lean over
  • bend over
  • bend in
  • backward
  • lean
  • curve to
  • be an easy touch
  • lean in
  • lean forward
  • lean toward
References in classic literature
Bend forward, O Princes, that I may whisper in your ears."
Nada The Lily
FIRST, stand up straight and stretch your arms above your head, then bend forward to try and touch your toes.
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Bend both knees 90 degrees (so you dip down) then bend forward from the waist so your hands touch the floor.
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POSITION TWO SLOWLY bend forward, until you can touch your ankles and hold this position for 10 breaths.
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POSITION TWO: SLOWLY bend forward until your fingertips reach the ground, keep your legs bent and hold for 10 breaths, practise your deep breathing and think about the stress flowing from your body.
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Keeping the back straight, bend forward over the legs.
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Bend forward at your waist and have the nurse check your spine.
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To create a perfect posture, stand up straight then bend forward from your waist, making sure the top of your head and base of your spine maintain a straight line.
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Bend forward slowly with arms stretched out in front of you.
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Bend forward, placing your hands on your thighs until your back is flat.
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Bend forward from the hips and sit back until stretching.
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