Exercise technique

hands clasped circular toe touch (male)

The hands clasped circular toe touch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the glutes and also engages the hamstrings, quadriceps, and calves. It involves hinging at the hips and making a circular motion with your hands towards your toes, promoting flexibility and mobility in the lower body.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands clasped together in front of your chest.
  2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
  3. Lower your hands towards your toes in a circular motion, reaching as far as you can without straining.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Calves.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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