How to do the Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch (male)
Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch (male) is a beginner multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Glutes in the Upper Legs region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings and Quadriceps.
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Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch (male) at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Calves
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Compound (multi-joint)
- Force
- Push
Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch (male) step by step
- 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms extended to the sides.
- 2Keeping your legs straight, bend forward at the waist and reach down towards your toes with your right hand.
- 3As you reach down, simultaneously lift your left leg straight up behind you, maintaining balance.
- 4Return to the starting position and repeat the movement with your left hand reaching towards your toes and your right leg lifting up behind you.
- 5Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch (male) — questions
What muscles does the Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch (male) work?
The Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch (male) primarily targets the Glutes. It also recruits the Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Calves as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch (male)?
None — the Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch (male) uses your bodyweight only, so it works at home with nothing but floor space.
Is the Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch (male) suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch (male)?
Basic Toe Touch (male), Bent Knee Lying Twist (male), Flutter Kicks train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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