Lower back exercise · body weight
Two Toe Touch (Male)
The two toe touch (male) is a bodyweight exercise that targets the lower back (spinal erectors), with the hamstrings and glutes assisting.
- Target muscle
- Spine
- Also works
- Hamstrings, glutes
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Back
How to do the two toe touch (male)
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended out to the sides.
- Bend forward at the waist, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.
- Reach down towards your toes with both hands, keeping your legs straight.
- 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 lower back (spinal erectors). The hamstrings and glutes work as secondary muscles. See all lower back exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
