Standing Shuffle Toe-Tap
The Standing Shuffle Toe-Tap mainly works the core, with help from the lower back and hamstrings. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Standing Shuffle Toe-Tap Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques
Secondary
Spinal Erectors (erector spinae); Hamstrings; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the Standing Shuffle Toe-Tap
Setup
Begin by standing in a wide stance on a stable surface or mat.
Movement
Start by shifting your weight and stepping one foot slightly to the side while keeping your feet wide.
Hinge at your hips, keeping your back straight, and rotate your torso to reach your opposite hand down toward the foot.
Return to the standing position by engaging your core and resetting your stance.
Immediately alternate to the other side by stepping out and reaching the opposing hand toward the other foot.
Continue this rhythmic, side-to-side motion for the desired duration while maintaining control of your balance.
Standing Shuffle Toe-Tap FAQs
What muscles does the Standing Shuffle Toe-Tap work?
The Standing Shuffle Toe-Tap mainly works the core, with help from the lower back and hamstrings. The main muscles are the obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Standing Shuffle Toe-Tap?
None. The Standing Shuffle Toe-Tap is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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