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Toe Touches.
Crunch variation reaching for toes with legs raised.
Also known as: Lying Toe Touches, Supine Toe Touches, Reach for Toes, Legs Up Toe Touch
BeginnerBodyweight
The numbers
Sets
2–3
Reps
12–20
Rest
30–45 s
The play-by-play
How to do it.
- Step 01
Lie on back, legs raised straight up
- Step 02
Reach hands toward toes
- Step 03
Lift shoulders off floor
- Step 04
Lower slowly
- Step 05
Repeat
What separates good from great
Pro cues.
Avoid straining neck
Focus on controlled squeeze
Small range of motion is fine
Common questions
Questions, answered.
- What is the Toe Touches?
- Crunch variation reaching for toes with legs raised.
- What muscles does the Toe Touches work?
- The Toe Touches primarily works your rectus abdominis. It also recruits your hip flexors as secondary movers.
- What equipment do I need for the Toe Touches?
- None. The Toe Touches is a bodyweight movement you can do without any equipment.
- How many sets and reps should I do for the Toe Touches?
- A typical prescription for the Toe Touches is 2–3 sets of 12–20 reps. Rest about 30–45 seconds between sets.
- Is the Toe Touches good for beginners?
- Yes. The Toe Touches is a beginner-friendly movement, so it is a good choice when you are starting out, as long as you keep the load light and focus on form.
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