Basic toe touch (male)
The basic toe touch is a flexibility exercise that targets the glutes and hamstrings. It involves bending at the waist and reaching towards the toes while keeping the legs straight. This exercise helps improve flexibility in the posterior chain and can be used as a warm-up or cool-down stretch.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper legs
- Main muscle
- Glutes
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep your legs straight but not locked.
- Bend at the hips, not the lower back.
- Reach as far as comfortable without straining.
- Breathe deeply and relax into the stretch.
What to watch out for
- Lower back pain
- Hamstring injuries
- Sciatica
Also known as
Tocco delle Dita dei Piedi, Basic Toe Touch, Standing Toe Touch, Toe Touch Stretch