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Exercises / Toe touch

Toe touch GIF

Figure

Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • AbsMusculus rectus abdominis
  • ObliquesMusculus obliquus externus abdominis
  • Hip flexorsMusculus iliopsoas
Equipment
No equipment
Level
intermediate
Loop
One repetition, 1.7 seconds

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GET one exercise
curl https://api.exercisegif.com/v1/exercises/toe-touch \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

Returns the exercise with GIF, WebP and MP4 links for both figures. Docs

How to do a toe touch

  1. Lie flat on your back on a mat with your lower back pressed into the floor
  2. Extend both legs straight up toward the ceiling, keeping them as vertical as possible
  3. Reach your arms straight up toward your feet with palms facing your legs
  4. Engage your core and lift your shoulder blades off the ground while reaching toward your toes
  5. Hold the contraction briefly at the top of the movement
  6. Slowly lower your shoulders back to the starting position while maintaining leg position

Form tips

  • Keep your lower back pressed firmly against the floor throughout the entire movement
  • Focus on lifting with your abdominal muscles rather than pulling with your neck or using momentum
  • Maintain straight legs throughout the exercise - slight bend in knees is acceptable if hamstrings are tight
  • Control the lowering phase to maximize muscle engagement and prevent injury
  • Breathe out during the lifting phase and breathe in as you lower back down

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