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Crab twist toe touch

Intermediate

Crab twist toe touch is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the abs, also working the obliques and quads.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

ObliquesQuads

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Start by sitting on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  2. 2Place your hands behind you, fingers pointing towards your feet, and lift your hips off the ground.
  3. 3Extend one leg straight out in front of you while simultaneously reaching your opposite hand towards your toes.
  4. 4Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
  5. 5Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Weighted russian twist (legs up)Weight plate
  • Russian twistBodyweight
  • Cable twistCable
  • Cable seated twistCable
  • Barbell seated twistBarbell
  • Weighted russian twistWeight plate

Easier variations

  • Assisted motion russian twistOther
  • Band seated twistResistance band
  • Barbell standing twistBarbell
  • Spell casterDumbbell

Harder variations

  • Cable russian twists (on stability ball)Cable
  • Kettlebell advanced windmillKettlebell
  • Kettlebell windmillKettlebell
  • Kettlebell double windmillKettlebell
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