How to do the Reclining Big Toe Pose With Rope
Reclining Big Toe Pose With Rope is a beginner multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Hamstrings in the Upper Legs region. Performed using rope, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Calves and Glutes.
Reclining Big Toe Pose With Rope demonstration · © GymiaFit
Reclining Big Toe Pose With Rope at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Secondary muscles
- Calves, Glutes
- Equipment
- Rope
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Compound (multi-joint)
- Force
- Pull
Reclining Big Toe Pose With Rope step by step
- 1Lie on your back with your legs extended and your arms by your sides.
- 2Loop the rope around the ball of your right foot and hold the ends of the rope with your hands.
- 3Slowly raise your right leg towards your chest, keeping your knee straight and your foot flexed.
- 4Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position.
- 5Repeat with your left leg.
- 6Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.
Reclining Big Toe Pose With Rope — questions
What muscles does the Reclining Big Toe Pose With Rope work?
The Reclining Big Toe Pose With Rope primarily targets the Hamstrings. It also recruits the Calves, Glutes as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Reclining Big Toe Pose With Rope?
You need rope. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Reclining Big Toe Pose With Rope 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 Reclining Big Toe Pose With Rope?
Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap, Assisted Prone Hamstring, Dumbbell Lying Femoral train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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