Basic toe touch

Category

Stretching

Difficulty

Beginner

Equipment

Bodyweight

Primary muscles

Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus

Secondary muscles

Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Mideus

How to do it

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Bend at the hips and reach down towards your toes, keeping your legs as straight as possible.
3. Hold the stretch for a few seconds, feeling the stretch in your hamstrings and lower back.
4. Return to the standing position and repeat the movement.

Form tips

• Keep your back straight as you bend to avoid straining your lower back.
• Avoid bouncing or jerking movements; perform the stretch slowly and with control.
• Breathe deeply and steadily to help relax your muscles and enhance the stretch.