Lying Alternate Toe Touch Floor Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Hip Flexors
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Hip Flexors
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Obliques, Erector Spinae
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Lying Toe Touch
How to: Lying Alternate Toe Touch Floor
- Lie on your back with your arms extended overhead.
- Lift your legs up off the ground, keeping them straight.
- As you exhale, reach your hands towards your toes, lifting your upper body slightly.
- Hold for a moment at the top, then lower back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Hyperextending the lower back during the movement.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Letting the legs flare out instead of keeping them engaged.
Modifications
- Bend your knees if you find it hard to touch your toes.
- Use a strap to assist in reaching your toes if flexibility is limited.
Tips
- Keep your movements controlled to engage the core effectively.
- Breathe out as you touch your toes and breathe in as you return to the starting position.
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the exercise.
Lying Alternate Toe Touch Floor Alternatives
Tags
core
flexibility
strength
beginner
hip
abs