Side-Step Toe-Tap
The Side-Step Toe-Tap mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Side-Step Toe-Tap Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
How to do the Side-Step Toe-Tap
Setup
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, keeping your knees slightly bent to maintain stability. Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height.
Movement
Initiate the movement by rotating your torso and hinging at the hips.
Reach your right hand down across your body to touch your left foot or ankle.
Keep your glutes engaged and back straight as you reach.
Return to the starting upright position with control.
Immediately repeat the motion by rotating to the left and reaching your left hand toward your right foot.
Form Tips
Maintain Core Tension: Keep your abdominal muscles braced throughout the movement.
Control the Rotation: Focus on using your core muscles to control the twisting motion rather than relying on momentum.
Avoid Over-Flexing: Hinge at the hips rather than rounding your spine to reach the floor.
Side-Step Toe-Tap FAQs
What muscles does the Side-Step Toe-Tap work?
The Side-Step Toe-Tap mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. The main muscles are the obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Side-Step Toe-Tap?
None. The Side-Step Toe-Tap is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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