Front Toe Touching Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Erector Spinae
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Back, Hips, Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Erector Spinae
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Rectus Abdominis, Obliques, Soleus, Serratus Anterior, Deltoid Lateral, Deltoid Anterior, Gluteus Maximus, Gastrocnemius, Hamstrings
- Intensity
- low
- Category
- stretching
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 2
- Alternate Names
- Toe Touch Stretch, Standing Forward Bend
How to: Front Toe Touching
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
- Inhale and reach your arms overhead.
- Exhale as you hinge at your hips and reach down towards your toes.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, feeling the stretch in your back and hamstrings.
- Inhale to slowly rise back up to standing.
Common Mistakes
- Bending the knees too much or not enough.
- Rounding the back while reaching forward.
- Holding breath during the stretch.
Modifications
- Bend your knees slightly if you feel discomfort in your lower back.
- Use a yoga block to support your hands if you cannot reach the floor.
Tips
- Keep your back straight while reaching down.
- Breathe deeply and relax into the stretch.
- Do not force your body into the stretch; go to a comfortable limit.
Front Toe Touching Alternatives
Tags
stretching
hamstrings
back
hips
waist
flexibility