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
- Primary: Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary: Obliques, Hip Flexors
Instructions
- Lie on your back with legs extended vertically
- Reach your arms toward your toes
- Lift your shoulder blades off the ground using your abs
- Avoid pulling your head or neck forward
- Slowly lower back down with control
- Keep legs as straight as possible
- Repeat for the desired number of reps
Common Mistakes
- Bending the knees or lowering the legs
- Jerking the arms to create momentum
- Pulling the neck with the hands
- Letting the lower back arch
- Rushing through the reps