Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch

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Learn how to do the Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Glutes, with secondary emphasis on Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Calves.

Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch

Follow these steps to perform the Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms extended to the sides.
  2. 2Keeping your legs straight, bend forward at the waist and reach down towards your toes with your right hand.
  3. 3As you reach down, simultaneously lift your left leg straight up behind you, maintaining balance.
  4. 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.
  5. 5Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch Muscles Worked

Primary

glutes

Secondary

hamstringsquadricepscalves

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Extended

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does the Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch work?

The Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch primarily targets your Glutes. Secondary muscles worked include Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Calves. This makes it an effective exercise for developing your upper legs.

Do I need equipment for the Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch?

No. The Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch is a bodyweight exercise that requires no equipment. You can perform it anywhere with enough space.

How do I perform the Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch with proper form?

Start by stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms extended to the sides.. Keeping your legs straight, bend forward at the waist and reach down towards your toes with your right hand. As you reach down, simultaneously lift your left leg straight up behind you, maintaining balance. Focus on controlled movement throughout the entire range of motion. See the full step-by-step instructions above for complete form guidance.

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