Crab Toe-Tap Twist
Strengthen your core & glutes with the Crab Toe-Tap Twist! Improve stability & coordination with this unique bodyweight exercise.
The Crab Toe-Tap Twist mainly works the core and glutes & hips, with help from the quads. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Crab Toe-Tap Twist Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Obliques; Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Crab Toe-Tap Twist Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Crab Toe-Tap Twist
Starting Position: Sit on the ground with feet flat and hip-width apart. Place your hands behind you with fingers facing away. This is your starting position.
Lift and Position: Lift your hips, move into a reverse tabletop by straightening arms and driving through heels.
Toe Touch Sequence: Balance on left foot and right hand, lift your right leg and touch toes with left hand. Twist body slightly for reach. Return and alternate the touch on the other side.
Continuation: Alternate sides, keep hips raised and perform equal reps on each side to complete a set.
Tips: Maintain controlled movements, engage your core, and keep hips lifted. Breathe rhythmically, exhale when twisting and reaching, inhale when returning to the starting position. Start with fewer reps and sets, increase as you improve.
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Crab Toe-Tap Twist FAQs
What muscles does the Crab Toe-Tap Twist work?
The Crab Toe-Tap Twist mainly works the core and glutes & hips, with help from the quads. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Crab Toe-Tap Twist?
None. The Crab Toe-Tap Twist is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Crab Toe-Tap Twist variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Crab, Crab Knee-To-Elbow, Crab Pose and Crab Walk.
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