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Toe Touchers

Primary
Abdominals
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
beginner

Toe Touchers demonstration

Toe Touchers, starting position
Toe Touchers, starting position
Toe Touchers, finishing position
Toe Touchers, finishing position

How to Perform

  1. 1To begin, lie down on the floor or an exercise mat with your back pressed against the floor. Your arms should be lying across your sides with the palms facing down.
  2. 2Your legs should be touching each other. Slowly elevate your legs up in the air until they are almost perpendicular to the floor with a slight bend at the knees. Your feet should be parallel to the floor.
  3. 3Move your arms so that they are fully extended at a 45 degree angle from the floor. This is the starting position.
  4. 4While keeping your lower back pressed against the floor, slowly lift your torso and use your hands to try and touch your toes. Remember to exhale while perform this part of the exercise.
  5. 5Slowly begin to lower your torso and arms back down to the starting position while inhaling. Remember to keep your arms straight out pointing towards your toes.
  6. 6Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Video Tutorial

Tips & Common Mistakes

  • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
  • •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
  • •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
  • •This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Abdominals

Exercise Details

Category
Stretching
Force
pull
Mechanic
isolation
Level
beginner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Toe Touchers work?

Toe Touchers primarily targets the Abdominals.

What equipment do I need for Toe Touchers?

Toe Touchers requires Bodyweight.

Is Toe Touchers suitable for beginners?

Yes, Toe Touchers is suitable for beginners. It's classified as a beginner-level exercise.

Alternatives to Toe Touchers

Substitute any of these when the equipment is taken or unavailable. They train the same primary muscles.