Standing Side-To-Side Single-Leg Toe Front-Back
The Standing Side-To-Side Single-Leg Toe Front-Back mainly works the quads and core, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs) and calves / shins. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Standing Side-To-Side Single-Leg Toe Front-Back Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Secondary
Hip Abductor (gluteus medius); Shin (tibialis anterior)
How to do the Standing Side-To-Side Single-Leg Toe Front-Back
Stand tall with your feet together and place your hands on your hips for stability.
Engage your core and shift your weight slightly onto your standing leg.
Point your opposite toe and gently tap the floor straight out in front of you.
Lift your foot and swing it backward, lightly tapping the floor behind you.
Continue moving your foot smoothly between the front and back positions while keeping your torso upright.
Standing Side-To-Side Single-Leg Toe Front-Back FAQs
What muscles does the Standing Side-To-Side Single-Leg Toe Front-Back work?
The Standing Side-To-Side Single-Leg Toe Front-Back mainly works the quads and core, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs) and calves / shins. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and iliopsoas.
What equipment do you need for the Standing Side-To-Side Single-Leg Toe Front-Back?
None. The Standing Side-To-Side Single-Leg Toe Front-Back is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Standing Side-To-Side Single-Leg Toe Front-Back go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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