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Exercise 1468 · REF xgsGFVM

Crab Twist Toe Touch exercise animation

Crab Twist Toe Touch

Category
Waist
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Abs

The crab twist toe touch loads the obliques through rotation instead of straight flexion, which is the piece a plain crunch misses entirely. Reaching the opposite hand to the opposite toe forces the trunk to twist under control rather than just bend forward, so the deeper ab layers that control rotation get worked directly. It's a good addition once basic crunches feel too easy, since the twisting is what actually challenges core stability.

How to Do the Crab Twist Toe Touch

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

Muscles Worked

The Crab Twist Toe Touch primarily targets the Abs, with Obliques as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Hip Flexors.

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Equipment Alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the Crab Twist Toe Touch work?
The Crab Twist Toe Touch primarily targets the abs, with the obliques and hip flexors assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Crab Twist Toe Touch?
The Crab Twist Toe Touch is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Crab Twist Toe Touch?
If you don't have access to the space or setup it needs, the Assisted Hanging Knee Raise targets the same abs using assisted instead.