How to do the Side-to-side Toe Touch (male)
Side-to-side Toe Touch (male) is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Abs in the Waist region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Obliques and Hip Flexors.
Side-to-side Toe Touch (male) demonstration · © GymiaFit
Side-to-side Toe Touch (male) at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Abs
- Secondary muscles
- Obliques, Hip Flexors
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Push
Side-to-side Toe Touch (male) step by step
- 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended to the sides.
- 2Bend at the waist to the right, reaching your right hand towards your right foot while keeping your left hand extended to the side.
- 3Return to the starting position and then bend at the waist to the left, reaching your left hand towards your left foot while keeping your right hand extended to the side.
- 4Repeat the side-to-side bending motion for the desired number of repetitions.
Side-to-side Toe Touch (male) — questions
What muscles does the Side-to-side Toe Touch (male) work?
The Side-to-side Toe Touch (male) primarily targets the Abs. It also recruits the Obliques, Hip Flexors as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Side-to-side Toe Touch (male)?
None — the Side-to-side Toe Touch (male) uses your bodyweight only, so it works at home with nothing but floor space.
Is the Side-to-side 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 Side-to-side Toe Touch (male)?
3/4 Sit-up, 45° Side Bend, Air Bike train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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