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Visual demonstration of the Crab Twist Toe Touch exercise

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Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Shoulders Biceps Glutes
Secondary muscles
Triceps Abs Obliques
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise guide

Crab Twist Toe Touch

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Crab Twist Toe Touch is a bodyweight exercise targeting Glutes (gluteus maximus, gluteus mideus), Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris.

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How to perform it

  1. Begin by sitting on the floor with your legs bent, feet flat on the floor, and hands placed behind you with your fingers pointing towards your body.
  2. Engage your glutes and press through your palms and feet to lift your hips off the floor, creating a tabletop position with your body.
  3. Simultaneously lift your right hand and left foot off the floor and twist your torso to reach your right hand towards your left foot, attempting to touch your left toe.
  4. Return your hand and leg to the floor and repeat the movement on the opposite side by lifting your left hand and reaching towards your right foot. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Crab Twist Toe Touch

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