Arm Apart Circular Toe-Tap
Improve flexibility! Hamstrings, back, core, & more get a workout. A great warm-up or stretch. Do it controlled, avoid jerks.
The Arm Apart Circular Toe-Tap mainly works the core, with help from the hamstrings and shoulders. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Arm Apart Circular Toe-Tap Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)
Arm Apart Circular Toe-Tap Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Arm Apart Circular Toe-Tap
Start by standing tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms extended overhead.
Without bending your knees, start bending at the waist to your right side. As you are coming down, make a large circular sweep with your arms until they are down to your right foot.
Touch your toes (or as low as you can go comfortably) with your fingertips. Your head should be relaxed and looking down or slightly forward.
Sweep your arms to the left, drawing a big circle as you lift your torso back to the starting position with your arms extended overhead.
Now repeat the same sequence to your left side. Alternate from right to left, completing the specified reps.
This exercise improves flexibility in the hamstrings and lower back while also engaging the core, shoulders, and obliques. It may increase blood flow and help decrease stiffness, making it a suitable addition to a warm-up routine or as a standalone stretching exercise. Remember to do this exercise in a controlled manner to avoid any sudden or jerky movements.
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Arm Apart Circular Toe-Tap FAQs
What muscles does the Arm Apart Circular Toe-Tap work?
The Arm Apart Circular Toe-Tap mainly works the core, with help from the hamstrings and shoulders. The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Arm Apart Circular Toe-Tap?
None. The Arm Apart Circular Toe-Tap is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Arm Apart Circular Toe-Tap variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Floor Lying Around-The-World, Corner Tap, Walking Toe-Tap and Alternating Ankle Tap.
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