Abs exercise · body weight
Crab Twist Toe Touch
The crab twist toe touch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques and hip flexors assisting.
- Target muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Obliques, hip flexors
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Waist
How to do the crab twist toe touch
- Start by sitting on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Place your hands behind you, fingers pointing towards your feet, and lift your hips off the ground.
- Extend one leg straight out in front of you while simultaneously reaching your opposite hand towards your toes.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the abs. The obliques and hip flexors work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
