Glutes exercise · body weight
Hands Reversed Clasped Circular Toe Touch (Male)
The hands reversed 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 reversed clasped circular toe touch (male)
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended to the sides.
- Bend forward at the waist, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.
- Reach down with your hands and clasp them together behind your legs.
- Slowly raise your hands up and over your head in a circular motion, keeping your legs straight.
- Continue the circular motion until your hands touch your toes.
- Reverse the motion and bring your hands back down 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.
