Abs exercise · body weight
Side-to-Side Toe Touch (Male)
The side-to-side toe touch (male) is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques and hip flexors assisting.
- Target muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Obliques, hip flexors
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Waist
How to do the side-to-side toe touch (male)
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended to the sides.
- Bend at the waist to the right, reaching your right hand towards your right foot while keeping your left hand extended to the side.
- Return to the starting position and then bend at the waist to the left, reaching your left hand towards your left foot while keeping your right hand extended to the side.
- Repeat the side-to-side bending motion 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 abs. The obliques and hip flexors work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
