Alternatives

  • Weighted Crunch
  • Flutter Kicks
  • Alternating V-Up

Summary

Toe touches target the upper abs using a short, controlled crunching motion. The legs stay extended while the arms reach upward, making this an effective and simple bodyweight core move.

Benefits of the Toe Touches

  • Strengthens upper abdominal muscles
  • Improves flexibility and control
  • Can be done anywhere with no equipment
  • Easy to modify for beginners or advanced users
  • Great for time-efficient core work

Toe Touches Muscles Worked

  1. Primary: Rectus Abdominis
  2. Secondary: Obliques, Hip Flexors

Instructions

  1. Lie on your back with legs extended vertically
  2. Reach your arms toward your toes
  3. Lift your shoulder blades off the ground using your abs
  4. Avoid pulling your head or neck forward
  5. Slowly lower back down with control
  6. Keep legs as straight as possible
  7. Repeat for the desired number of reps

Common Mistakes

  1. Bending the knees or lowering the legs
  2. Jerking the arms to create momentum
  3. Pulling the neck with the hands
  4. Letting the lower back arch
  5. Rushing through the reps