This seated forward bend stretches a muscle chain that begins at the Achilles tendon, extends up the back of the legs and pelvis, then continues up along the spine to end at the base of your head.

这个坐立前屈体式从跟腱开始拉伸，伸展了腿部后侧和骨盆，一直向上延展脊椎到颅底。

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The GOP must either have a leader who will fight back hard with the president or a leader who will be able to persuade the base to bend a little.

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