Alternating Bodyweight Toe-Tap Squat with Arm Raise
Boost lower body power and core stability with this dynamic squat variation. Alternate toe taps and overhead reaches to improve flexibility and coordination in one fluid, calorie-burning move.
The Alternating Bodyweight Toe-Tap Squat with Arm Raise is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the core and shoulders. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Alternating Bodyweight Toe-Tap Squat with Arm Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
How to do the Alternating Bodyweight Toe-Tap Squat with Arm Raise
Setup
Begin standing with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Stand upright with your core engaged.
Movement
Squat: Initiate by pushing your hips back and bending your knees, as if sitting into an invisible chair, keeping your chest lifted.
Reach: As you reach the bottom of your squat, lower one hand to tap the opposite foot.
Extension: As you return to a standing position, sweep both arms upward in an overhead motion.
Repeat: Return to the starting position and repeat the squat, this time tapping the opposite foot with the opposite hand, alternating sides during each repetition.
Alternating Bodyweight Toe-Tap Squat with Arm Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Alternating Bodyweight Toe-Tap Squat with Arm Raise work?
The Alternating Bodyweight Toe-Tap Squat with Arm Raise mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the core and shoulders. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Alternating Bodyweight Toe-Tap Squat with Arm Raise?
None. The Alternating Bodyweight Toe-Tap Squat with Arm Raise is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Alternating Bodyweight Toe-Tap Squat with Arm Raise a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
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