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Wide Leg Toe Touchers

Combines an ab crunch reach with a hamstring stretch in a wide stance for added flexibility benefits

Core & AbsBeginnerFlexibilityFlexion

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: Abs and hamstrings
Muscle groupCore & Abs
DifficultyBeginner
TypeFlexibility · Flexion
Sets & reps3 sets × 12-15 reps
Estimated calories burned~30 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width apart
  2. Step 2: Engage your core and hinge forward at the hips
  3. Step 3: Reach both hands down toward the floor between your feet
  4. Step 4: Pause briefly at the bottom, feeling the stretch
  5. Step 5: Stand back up with control and repeat

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Combines an ab crunch reach with a hamstring stretch in a wide stance for added flexibility benefits

Common mistakes

Bouncing into the reach instead of moving with control

Make it harder

Reach further toward the floor or hold the bottom position briefly

Make it easier

Bend the knees slightly and reduce the reach distance

Breathing

Exhale reaching down, inhale standing back up

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