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Exercise 3213 · REF WCAvOfC

Side-To-Side Toe Touch (male) exercise animation

Side-To-Side Toe Touch (male)

Category
Waist
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Abs

This standing movement alternates reaching toward each foot, combining a forward fold with rotation to hit the obliques dynamically rather than through a static hold. It's typically used as a warm-up or conditioning drill rather than a strength-building ab exercise. Keep the reps controlled — this one gets sloppy fast when rushed.

How to Do the Side-To-Side Toe Touch (male)

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended to the sides.
  2. Bend at the waist to the right, reaching your right hand towards your right foot while keeping your left hand extended to the side.
  3. 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.
  4. Repeat the side-to-side bending motion for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Side-To-Side Toe Touch (male) primarily targets the Abs, with Obliques as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Hip Flexors.

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Equipment Alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the Side-To-Side Toe Touch (male) work?
The Side-To-Side Toe Touch (male) primarily targets the abs, with the obliques and hip flexors assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Side-To-Side Toe Touch (male)?
The Side-To-Side Toe Touch (male) is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Side-To-Side Toe Touch (male)?
If you don't have access to the space or setup it needs, the Assisted Hanging Knee Raise targets the same abs using assisted instead.