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Standing Push & Toe-Tap

Get moving with Standing Push & Toe-Tap! A fun, low-impact exercise to boost coordination, balance, & strength.

The Standing Push & Toe-Tap mainly works the core and quads, with help from the glutes & hips. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Standing Push & Toe-Tap Muscles Worked

Primary

Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Quads (quadriceps femoris)

Secondary

Obliques; Glutes (gluteus maximus)

How to do the Standing Push & Toe-Tap

  1. Starting Position:

    • Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.

    • Keep your arms bent at the elbows and close to your body, hands in front of you at chest level.

  2. Movement:

    • Begin by slightly bending your knees and engaging your core for stability.

    • Swing your arms upward and push your body slightly upwards as you simultaneously lift your right knee toward your chest.

    • As your knee comes up, bring your right hand down to tap your right foot.

  3. Return to Starting Position:

    • Lower your right leg back to the starting position while bringing your arms back down to the initial bent position.

  4. Repeat on the Other Side:

    • Perform the same movement with your left knee and left hand, lifting your left knee toward your chest and tapping your left foot.

  5. Repetitions:

    • Alternate between sides for a set number of repetitions, aiming for 10-15 reps on each side.

  6. Breathing:

    • Inhale as you prepare and exhale when you push up and lift your knee.

  7. Tips:

    • Keep your movements controlled to maintain balance.

    • Focus on engaging your core throughout the exercise to support your back.

    • Adjust the height of your knee tap according to your flexibility and comfort level.

This exercise helps to build coordination, balance, and lower body strength.

Standing Push & Toe-Tap FAQs

What muscles does the Standing Push & Toe-Tap work?

The Standing Push & Toe-Tap mainly works the core and quads, with help from the glutes & hips. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and quadriceps femoris.

What equipment do you need for the Standing Push & Toe-Tap?

None. The Standing Push & Toe-Tap is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

What workout day should the Standing Push & Toe-Tap go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Standing Push & Toe-Tap variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Arm-Forward Swing Heel-Tap, Back Cross-Over Foot-Tap, Bodyweight Knee to Hand Tap and Foot Front Tap.

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