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Waist · Body Weight
Standing Toe Touch
Standing Toe Touch is an intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the abs (waist), with the hamstrings, shoulders and quadriceps assisting. It needs no equipment beyond your own body weight. A typical prescription is 3 sets of 10-15 reps, and it burns about 5.5 calories per minute.
- Target
- Abs
- Body part
- Waist
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 3 × 10-15
- Calories / min
- ≈ 5.5 kcal
Primary muscles
- Abdominals · Rectus Abdominis, Obliques
- Hip Flexors · Iliopsoas
Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings · Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus
- Shoulders · Deltoids
- Quadriceps · Quadriceps Femoris
How to do Standing Toe Touch
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, keeping your posture upright and your arms relaxed by your sides.
- Simultaneously lift your right leg straight up to hip height while raising your left arm to touch your right toes.
- Return your right leg and left arm to the starting position with control.
- Repeat the movement on the opposite side. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Focus on keeping both your leg and arm straight throughout the movement.
- Ensure your supporting leg remains slightly bent to maintain balance.
- Keep your core tight to maintain balance and stability.
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Standing Toe Touch FAQ
What muscles does Standing Toe Touch work?
Standing Toe Touch mainly works the abs in the waist (Rectus Abdominis, Obliques and Iliopsoas). The hamstrings, shoulders and quadriceps work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Standing Toe Touch?
None. Standing Toe Touch is a body weight exercise, so you can do it at home or anywhere with enough space.
How many sets and reps of Standing Toe Touch should I do?
Start with 3 sets of 10-15 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Standing Toe Touch good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler waist exercises.
How many calories does Standing Toe Touch burn?
About 5.5 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 4.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 55 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Standing Toe Touch?
Other exercises for the abs include Barbell Standing Twist, Cable Standing Crunch, Plate Standing Twist and Standing Cable Hip Flexion.
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