- 1). Strengthen your abdominal and lower back muscles, also known as your core. A successful toe touch is not the result of throwing your legs upward. Instead, your core muscles that are actually responsible for lifting your legs up and keeping them there while you're in the air.
- 2). Practice high kicks with your arms resting comfortably in front of you or extended out to either side. Kicking forward, side and backwards will increase your flexibility and range of motion over time. Increased flexibility will make for a wider toe touch.
- 3). Add squat jumps to your regular workout or conditioning routine. This exercise works the muscles in your legs that are important for getting you off the ground and increasing the height of your jump.
- 4). Focus on one minor detail each week as you work to improve the jump. For example, focus on pointing your toes during week 1, keeping your back straight over the next week and straightening your legs during week 3. Eventually, each of these elements will become routine.
- 5). Stretch before and after any practice or training session. Stretching is the ideal way to gain flexibility and avoid injury during such demanding work as improving your toe touch.
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