Target Muscle

    Glutes

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Stretching

    LegsBody Weight

    Basic Toe Touch

    The basic toe touch is a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the hamstrings and calves. It involves bending forward at the waist to reach towards the toes, providing a stretch to the posterior chain.

    Also Works

    HamstringsCalves

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms by your sides.

    2. 2

      Bend forward at the waist, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.

    3. 3

      Reach down towards your toes with your hands, keeping your legs as straight as possible.

    4. 4

      Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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