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Upper Legs · Body Weight
Corner Touch
Corner Touch is an intermediate compound strength exercise that works the quads (upper legs), with the core and lower back assisting. It needs no equipment beyond your own body weight. A typical prescription is 3-4 sets of 6-10 reps, and it burns about 6.1 calories per minute.
- Target
- Quads
- Body part
- Upper Legs
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 3-4 × 6-10
- Calories / min
- ≈ 6.1 kcal
Primary muscles
- Quadriceps · Quadriceps Femoris
- Glutes · gluteus maximus, gluteus mideus
- Hamstrings · Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus
Secondary muscles
- Core · Rectus Abdominis, Obliques
- Lower Back · Erector Spinae
How to do Corner Touch
- Begin standing with your body turned to the left side in a semi-lunge position, your left leg bent, and your right leg extended behind you lightly bent. Extend your right arm upward and your left arm downward to your side.
- Engage your core and rotate your body on your feet, turning to face the opposite side. As you rotate, lower your right arm and raise your left arm, so that your left arm is now upward and your right arm is downward to your side.
- Repeat the movement, alternating sides, and performing the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Focus on using a controlled motion when rotating your body to avoid straining your back.
- Ensure you stay in place as you rotate, using a controlled motion to maintain balance and stability.
- Ensure your movements are smooth and deliberate to maximize muscle activation and prevent injury.
- Breathe steadily throughout the exercise, exhaling as you rotate and inhaling as you return to the starting position.
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Corner Touch FAQ
What muscles does Corner Touch work?
Corner Touch mainly works the quads in the upper legs (Quadriceps Femoris, gluteus maximus, gluteus mideus and Biceps Femoris). The core and lower back work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Corner Touch?
None. Corner Touch is a body weight exercise, so you can do it at home or anywhere with enough space.
How many sets and reps of Corner Touch should I do?
Start with 3-4 sets of 6-10 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Corner Touch good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler upper legs exercises.
How many calories does Corner Touch burn?
About 6.1 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 61 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Corner Touch?
Other exercises for the quads include Assisted Bulgarian Split Squat, Barbell Squat Back Pov, Barbell Pause Lunge and Front Squats Dumbbell Low.
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