Arm Toe-Tap Raise
Master full-body coordination with this functional flow. Combining squats, arm raises, and toe taps, this exercise builds lower body strength, core stability, and upper body tone in one move.
The Arm Toe-Tap Raise mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the shoulders and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Arm Toe-Tap Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the Arm Toe-Tap Raise
Setup
Start in a standing position, feet hip-width apart.
Movement
Squat: Lower your hips back and down into a squat, keeping your chest up and weight in your heels.
Toe Tap: While in the lower squat position, or as you return to standing, lift one leg to extend it forward, tapping your toe on the ground in front of you.
Arm Raise: Simultaneously raise both arms forward and upward to shoulder height as you perform the tap.
Return: Return to the starting standing position and lower your arms.
Repeat: Continue, alternating your tapping foot with each repetition.
Form Tips
Keep your core engaged throughout the movement to maintain balance.
Do not allow your knees to cave inward during the squat portion.
Arm Toe-Tap Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Arm Toe-Tap Raise work?
The Arm Toe-Tap Raise mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the shoulders and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Arm Toe-Tap Raise?
None. The Arm Toe-Tap Raise is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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