Front Toe Touching
Description
The front toe touching is a fundamental forward fold stretch where the lifter stands tall and folds forward to reach toward the toes. The pose stretches the hamstrings, calves, and lower back. It is one of the most basic stretches and a key warm-up move.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Front Toe Touching Instructions
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
- Brace your core lightly.
- Keep a soft bend in the knees if needed.
- Hinge at the hips to fold the torso forward.
- Reach your hands down toward the toes.
- Allow the head to hang relaxed.
- Feel the stretch through the hamstrings and back.
- Hold then slowly roll back up.
Front Toe Touching Form & Visual
Front Toe Touching Benefits
- Stretches the hamstrings
- Releases lower back tension
- No equipment needed
- Easy basic stretch
- Useful warm-up move
- Strong fundamental stretch
Front Toe Touching Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings
- Spinal erectors
- Calves
Front Toe Touching Variations & Alternatives
- Standing Forward Fold
- Seated Forward Fold
- Two Toe Touch
- Side Toe Touch
