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Toe Touchers

A beginner stretching exercise for the abs, done with just your bodyweight.

Toe Touchers: starting positionToe Touchers: finishing position
Main muscles
Abs
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation
Movement
Pull

How to do the Toe Touchers

  1. To begin, lie down on the floor or an exercise mat with your back pressed against the floor. Your arms should be lying across your sides with the palms facing down.
  2. Your legs should be touching each other. Slowly elevate your legs up in the air until they are almost perpendicular to the floor with a slight bend at the knees. Your feet should be parallel to the floor.
  3. Move your arms so that they are fully extended at a 45 degree angle from the floor. This is the starting position.
  4. While keeping your lower back pressed against the floor, slowly lift your torso and use your hands to try and touch your toes. Remember to exhale while perform this part of the exercise.
  5. Slowly begin to lower your torso and arms back down to the starting position while inhaling. Remember to keep your arms straight out pointing towards your toes.
  6. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Sets and reps

Mobility2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side

Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.

Alternatives to the Toe Touchers

Questions

What muscles does the Toe Touchers work?

Mainly the abs.

Is the Toe Touchers good for beginners?

Yes. It's rated a beginner exercise: start light and learn the movement before adding weight.

What can I do instead of the Toe Touchers?

Good alternatives that train the abs: Scissor Kick, Seated Overhead Stretch, Stomach Vacuum or Lower Back Curl.

How many sets and reps of the Toe Touchers should I do?

Mobility: 2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).