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Helpful advice (Original Post) madamesilverspurs Jun 2023 OP
So true. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2023 #1
You can bend over and put your head on the ground? brer cat Jun 2023 #4
Well, yeah. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2023 #5
Ha malaise Jun 2023 #2
Love it! anciano Jun 2023 #3

brer cat

(27,682 posts)
4. You can bend over and put your head on the ground?
Tue Jun 20, 2023, 09:46 PM
Jun 2023

That's impressive. I consider it a miracle that I can bend over and put my hands on the floor.

PoindexterOglethorpe

(28,493 posts)
5. Well, yeah.
Tue Jun 20, 2023, 11:43 PM
Jun 2023

Okay, I just tried it, and I cannot actually touch the floor with my head, but I can look through my legs. Keep in mind that the proportions of a very young child are different from those of an adult.

That said, I have relatively short arms and legs, which helps me to touch my toes/put my palms flat on the floor. When I sit on a floor, I cannot place my hands flat on the floor, which most people can. Test this yourself.

Because I am so good at touching toes/putting my palms flat on the floor, when I want to be very annoying I will do those things. Keep in mind, that the reason I can do these things is because I have very flexible hamstrings, and somewhat flexible lower back. To test for that latter, sit on the floor with your legs spread, and see how low you can get your head. I don't get very far, but I used to have a friend who could immediately place her head on the floor. Wow.

I love how different we all are.

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