How to do the Two Toe Touch (male)
Two Toe Touch (male) is a beginner multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Spine in the Back region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings and Glutes.
Two Toe Touch (male) demonstration · © GymiaFit
Two Toe Touch (male) at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Spine
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Glutes
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Compound (multi-joint)
- Force
- Push
Two Toe Touch (male) step by step
- 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended out to the sides.
- 2Bend forward at the waist, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.
- 3Reach down towards your toes with both hands, keeping your legs straight.
- 4Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Two Toe Touch (male) — questions
What muscles does the Two Toe Touch (male) work?
The Two Toe Touch (male) primarily targets the Spine. It also recruits the Hamstrings, Glutes as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Two Toe Touch (male)?
None — the Two Toe Touch (male) uses your bodyweight only, so it works at home with nothing but floor space.
Is the Two 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 Two Toe Touch (male)?
Sphinx, Spine Stretch, Standing Pelvic Tilt train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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