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In order to do a toe touch, the body uses at least four muscles or muscle groups. The calf muscles, hamstrings, gluteus maximus and erector spinae muscles are used.

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Some of the muscles used when bending over and touching your toes are your hamstrings. Also the muscles in you upper back come into play.

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Each toe contains three bones and two joints. The toes are moved by the muscles of the entire foot, of which there are over 100.

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Your hamstrings are used to touch your toes.

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about 240 calories per hour

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Your spinal muscles

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i don't do that sort of stuff{i find it far too easy}[after all i'm a famouse gymnast!!!]

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