Basic Toe Touch
Description
The basic toe touch is the most fundamental hamstring stretch. The lifter stands tall and folds forward at the hips reaching the hands down toward the toes. It stretches the hamstrings, calves, and lower back in one simple move.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Basic Toe Touch Instructions
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
- Brace your core lightly.
- Keep a slight bend in the knees if needed.
- Hinge at the hips to fold the torso forward over the legs.
- Reach your hands down toward your toes.
- Allow the head to hang relaxed.
- Feel the stretch through the hamstrings and back.
- Hold for several breaths then come back up slowly.
Basic Toe Touch Form & Visual
Basic Toe Touch Benefits
- Stretches the hamstrings
- Releases lower back tension
- No equipment needed
- Easy to add to any routine
- Useful warm-up move
- Strong fundamental stretch
Basic Toe Touch Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings
- Spinal erectors
- Calves
Basic Toe Touch Variations & Alternatives
- Standing Forward Fold
- Seated Forward Fold
- Side Toe Touch
- Two Toe Touch
