Standing Alternating Toe Touch with Arm Raise
Improves hamstring flexibility, balance, and coordination with an alternating pattern.
Full BodyBeginnerMobilityHinge
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: hamstrings. Secondary: core, shoulders |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Full Body |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Mobility · Hinge |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 10-12 each side |
| Estimated calories burned | ~4 kcal |
| Equipment | None needed |
How to do it
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
- Hinge and reach one hand toward the opposite foot while raising the other arm.
- Return to standing and alternate sides.
- Keep a soft bend in the knees and core engaged.
- Repeat for desired reps.
Coaching tips
Benefits
Improves hamstring flexibility, balance, and coordination with an alternating pattern.
Common mistakes
Avoid rounding the back excessively or locking the knees.
Make it harder
Slow the tempo or add a light weight.
Make it easier
Reduce the range of the touch.
Breathing
Exhale as you reach down, inhale as you stand.
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