How to do the Hands Reversed Clasped Circular Toe Touch (male)
Hands Reversed Clasped 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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Hands Reversed Clasped 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
Hands Reversed Clasped Circular Toe Touch (male) step by step
- 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended to the sides.
- 2Bend forward at the waist, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.
- 3Reach down with your hands and clasp them together behind your legs.
- 4Slowly raise your hands up and over your head in a circular motion, keeping your legs straight.
- 5Continue the circular motion until your hands touch your toes.
- 6Reverse the motion and bring your hands back down to the starting position.
- 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Hands Reversed Clasped Circular Toe Touch (male) — questions
What muscles does the Hands Reversed Clasped Circular Toe Touch (male) work?
The Hands Reversed Clasped 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 Hands Reversed Clasped Circular Toe Touch (male)?
None — the Hands Reversed Clasped Circular Toe Touch (male) uses your bodyweight only, so it works at home with nothing but floor space.
Is the Hands Reversed Clasped 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 Hands Reversed Clasped Circular Toe Touch (male)?
Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch (male), Basic Toe Touch (male), Bent Knee Lying Twist (male) train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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