Exercise library · Hamstrings
Basic Toe Touch
The Basic Toe Touch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the hamstrings, with the lower back assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Hamstrings
- Also works
- Lower back
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Body part
- Upper legs
Step by step
- Stand upright with your feet together and arms extended overhead.
- Engage your core and keep your legs straight without locking your knees.
- Slowly bend forward at the hips and reach toward your toes.
- Keep your back as straight as possible during the motion.
- Hold briefly at the maximum stretch while maintaining control.
- Slowly return to the starting position without jerking.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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One of 800 exercises in Bravel
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