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    How do I work up to being able to touch my toes?
    Steve Bergeron
    Personal Trainer & Strength Coach
    Steve Bergeron is a Personal Trainer, Strength Coach, and the Co-Owner of AMP Fitness in Boston, Massachusetts. With over a decade of experience, Steve specializes in educating, guiding, and empowering his clients to develop healthy habits and reach their individual fitness goals. He holds a BS in Exercise Physiology and is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS), ASCM Health and Fitness Specialist (HFS), Strong First Kettlebell Coach (SFG), and Certified Functional Movement Screen Specialist (FMS). AMP Fitness’ mission is to create a community that is inclusive and gives people the tools and support they need to succeed.
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    When it comes to mobility, what we typically recommend is moving more and taking a more holistic approach to your fitness regimen and working on core control and core strength along with using exercises that follow a full range of motion. One of our general rules of thumb when it comes to mobility and movement is over time if you don't use it, you lose it. So you have to make sure that you are moving your body.
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    How do I stop my chest from going forward while doing a toe touch?
    Community Answer
    You need to practice lifting your chest up during the toe touch. Imagine that there is a string coming out of the center of your chest that's attached to the ceiling. Try to keep this string in mind as you complete your toe touch; use it as a point of focus for your chest.
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    What if I need to get my toe touch quick and I can barely even do it?
    Community Answer
    You can try to stretch every day, and also try doing it over splits. Remember these type of things take time so give yourself some time to really apply yourself!
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    Is it bad to bend my knees during a toe touch?
    Community Answer
    In a traditional toe touch, you don't bend your knees. However, if it hurts your legs not to, then try it with bent knees. If you practice daily, your flexibility will quickly increase, and you'll likely be able to do it without bending your knees.
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    How do I turn my hips backward during the toe touch?
    Caroline Ivester
    Community Answer
    Make sure you have your splits before attempting the toe touch. Try balancing your leg on a table to get your legs more spread apart while you're in the air.
  • Question
    I have my toe touch, but I want my right leg to go higher. What can I do?
    Aaralyn Brannon
    Community Answer
    Stretch, do a middle split daily and work out your legs. The more strength and flexibility you have, the higher you'll get your leg.
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    How can l improve flexibility in hip flexors and hamstrings?
    Gymnast5678...
    Community Answer
    For hip flexors, try a seated wall split (which is shown in many get your middle split videos). Of course, you don’t have to go all the way to the wall, just do your best! For your hamstrings, try sitting touching your toes. Also, try getting your side split because that gives you a lot of hamstring flexibility.
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    I keep pulling a leg muscle when I attempt a toe touch. What can I do to prevent this from happening?
    Community Answer
    This may happen if you don't stretch the correct way. See 12 Stretching Exercises for Your Legs .
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    Why is my toe touch so low?
    Tanyeah Barnes
    Community Answer
    It is probably because you're not working out as often as you should. Try to do daily exercises to gain leg strength.
  • Question
    How can I jump higher in a toe touch?
    Wikicertified
    Community Answer
    Toe touches are about the power you put into them, combined with your flexibility. Don't think about it as you are bringing your feet to your hands - think about it as you are trying to get your knee to your chest while your legs are straight.
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