How to do the Crab Twist Toe Touch
Crab Twist Toe Touch is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Abs in the Waist region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Obliques and Hip Flexors.
Crab Twist Toe Touch demonstration · © GymiaFit
Crab Twist Toe Touch at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Abs
- Secondary muscles
- Obliques, Hip Flexors
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Push
Crab Twist Toe Touch step by step
- 1Start by sitting on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- 2Place your hands behind you, fingers pointing towards your feet, and lift your hips off the ground.
- 3Extend one leg straight out in front of you while simultaneously reaching your opposite hand towards your toes.
- 4Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- 5Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Crab Twist Toe Touch — questions
What muscles does the Crab Twist Toe Touch work?
The Crab Twist Toe Touch primarily targets the Abs. It also recruits the Obliques, Hip Flexors as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Crab Twist Toe Touch?
None — the Crab Twist Toe Touch uses your bodyweight only, so it works at home with nothing but floor space.
Is the Crab Twist Toe Touch suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Crab Twist Toe Touch?
3/4 Sit-up, 45° Side Bend, Air Bike train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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