Two toe touch (male)
The two toe touch is a flexibility exercise that targets the spine and stretches the hamstrings, glutes, and calves. It involves bending forward at the hips and reaching for the toes with both hands while keeping the legs straight.
At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Spine
- 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.
What to watch out for
- Lower back pain
- Hamstring injury
- Sciatica
Also known as
Tocco delle Dita dei Piedi, Two Toe Touch, Standing Toe Touch, Toe Touch Stretch