Glutes exercise · body weight
Hands Clasped Circular Toe Touch (Male)
The hands clasped circular toe touch (male) is a bodyweight exercise that targets the glutes, with the hamstrings, quadriceps and calves assisting.
- Target muscle
- Glutes
- Also works
- Hamstrings, quadriceps, calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Upper legs
How to do the hands clasped circular toe touch (male)
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands clasped together in front of your chest.
- Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
- Lower your hands towards your toes in a circular motion, reaching as far as you can without straining.
- 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, quadriceps and calves work as secondary muscles. See all glute exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
