Core · Bodyweight

Toe Touch

Reach for your toes and crunch the abs hard.

Toe Touch exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Lie on your back and raise both legs straight toward the ceiling.
  2. Reach your arms up toward your feet.
  3. Crunch your shoulders off the floor and reach for your toes.
  4. Lower your upper back down slowly.

The one cue that matters

Lift with your abs to reach higher, not by swinging your arms. Keep your legs vertical.

Muscles worked

The Toe Touch isolates the Core — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted core volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Toe Touch work?

The Toe Touch primarily works the Core.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

How many sets and reps of Toe Touch?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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