Exercise guide · Beginner · Stretch

Basic Toe Touch (Male): How to Do It & Muscles Worked

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.

Primary muscles
Glutes
Secondary muscles
Calves , Hamstrings
Equipment
Body Weight
Level · type
Beginner · Stretch
Demonstration of the basic toe touch (male)
Front view: muscles worked by the basic toe touch (male). Primary: glutes. Secondary: calves and hamstrings.
Back view: muscles worked by the basic toe touch (male). Primary: glutes. Secondary: calves and hamstrings.
Primary Secondary

How to do the basic toe touch (male)

  1. Step 1: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms by your sides.
  2. Step 2: Bend forward at the waist, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.
  3. Step 3: Reach down towards your toes with your hands, keeping your legs as straight as possible.
  4. Step 4: Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position.
  5. Step 5: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Step-by-step instructions and demonstration media are from the ExerciseDB exercise dataset.

This guide is general fitness information, not medical advice. Stop if an exercise causes pain and speak to a doctor or physiotherapist about injuries or health conditions before starting a new programme.