How to do a toe reaches

CoreBodyweightBeginner

Legs up, reach your hands toward your toes — a short, sharp curl for the upper abs.

How to do it

1Lie on your back, legs pointing up
2Reach your hands toward your toes, lifting your shoulders
3Lower slowly, keeping your legs still

Common mistakes

×Yanking the neck to reach higher
×Bouncing up with momentum

Muscles worked

Core

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