Toe Reach Crunch
CoreMuscles worked
corehip flexors
- Equipment
- No equipment
- Level
- Beginner
- How much to do
- 10–15 reps per set.
How to do it
- Lie on your back with your legs raised toward the ceiling and your arms extended overhead.
- Brace your abs and keep your legs as straight as you can.
- Curl your shoulders off the floor and reach your hands toward your toes.
- Pause at the top and feel your abs squeeze.
- Lower slowly until your shoulders just touch the floor.
How to breathe
Breathe in as you lower, out as you push. Never hold your breath at the hardest point.
Common mistakes
Pulling on your neck with your hands. Rest your fingers behind your ears and lead with your ribs, not your elbows.
Swinging into it. If momentum is doing the work, slow down until the muscle has to.
Letting your lower back peel off the floor. Press it down, and end the set the moment you cannot.
Frequently asked questions
- Which muscles does Toe Reach Crunch work?
- Toe Reach Crunch mainly works your core. It also engages your hip flexors.
- What equipment do you need for Toe Reach Crunch?
- None — Toe Reach Crunch is a bodyweight move you can do anywhere.
- Is Toe Reach Crunch good for beginners?
- Yes — Toe Reach Crunch is beginner-friendly. Start slow and keep your form clean.
- How many reps of Toe Reach Crunch should you do?
- 10–15 reps per set.