Glutes exercise · body weight
Basic Toe Touch (Male)
The basic toe touch (male) is a bodyweight exercise that targets the glutes, with the hamstrings and calves assisting.
- Target muscle
- Glutes
- Also works
- Hamstrings, calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Upper legs
How to do the basic toe touch (male)
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms by your sides.
- Bend forward at the waist, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.
- Reach down towards your toes with your hands, keeping your legs as straight as possible.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the glutes. The hamstrings and calves work as secondary muscles. See all glute exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
