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Hand to Toe Touch
Abs
Workout Steps
- Steps 1
Exhale and slowly raise your head, shoulders, and upper body off the ground
- Steps 2
Extend your arms so as to reach out to your toes
- Steps 3
Make sure your lower back stays on the floor
- Steps 4
Once you go up, contract your abdominals hard
- Steps 5
Hold the contraction for a second
- Steps 6
Now, inhale and come down slowly to the starting position
- Steps 7
Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Preparation
The Hand to Toe Touch exercise works your abdominal muscles, but also stretches and works your calves and hamstrings. Lie flat on your back. Raise your legs so they are perpendicular to the floor. Make sure your lower back is touching the floor and isn’t arched. Stretch your arms forward towards your toes.