Two Toe Touch
Description
The two toe touch is a basic standing forward fold to stretch the posterior chain. The lifter stands with the feet together and bends forward at the hips reaching both hands to both feet. It is a simple stretch for the hamstrings and lower back.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Two Toe Touch Instructions
- Stand tall with the feet together.
- Set the arms at the sides and brace lightly.
- Hinge forward at the hips with a long spine.
- Continue folding forward toward the floor.
- Reach both hands toward both feet.
- Touch the toes or hold the lower legs.
- Hold the stretch and let gravity deepen it.
- Roll up slowly to standing one vertebra at a time.
Two Toe Touch Form & Visual
Two Toe Touch Benefits
- Stretches the hamstrings
- Releases the lower back
- No equipment needed
- Useful cool down move
- Easy to do anywhere
- Trains hip mobility
Two Toe Touch Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings
- Spinal erectors
- Calves
Two Toe Touch Variations & Alternatives
- Standing Forward Fold
- Seated Forward Fold
- Rag Doll Pose
- Side Toe Touching
