Toe Slaps
Rep Range
Time Based
Hints
Maintain a tall posture and keep your heels close together with toes pointed slightly out for optimal balance. Engage your core to assist with balance during the movement and to get a better lift of the leg. As you lift your leg, strive to keep it straight and aim to meet your toes with your hands, rather than bending forward to reach them. Use the momentum of your arms coming together to help elevate the leg higher. Ensure your hands meet at the top of your toes to emphasize elevating the legs alternate between each leg.
Common Mistakes
Bending forward at the waist to reach the toes instead of lifting the legs reduces the activation of the core and hip flexors. Not keeping the core engaged can lead to a loss of balance during the movement. Landing too hard on the ground without a soft bend in the knees can put unnecessary stress on the joints.
Breathing
Inhale as you prepare to lift the leg and bring the hands together, and exhale as they meet. Inhale again as you return to the starting position and reset for the next repetition.
Muscle Focus
Primary Focus Area
Cardiovascular System
Secondary Focus Area
Lower Body, Core, Shoulders, Traps, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Back, Erector Spinae
Tertiary Focus Area
Chest