Crab Toe Touch

Learn how to do Crab Toe Touch with proper form. Watch the 4K video demonstration, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.

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MET 3.5 Abs ShouldersGlutesHip FlexorsHamstrings No equipment

Crab Toe Touch is a No equipment exercise that primarily targets the Abs, with secondary activation of the Shoulders, Glutes, Hip Flexors, Hamstrings. It has a MET value of 3.5, meaning a 70 kg person burns approximately 120 kcal in a 30-minute session.

How to Do Crab Toe Touch

A bodyweight core exercise performed from the crab position, alternating opposite hand to opposite foot touches to improve core strength, shoulder stability, and coordination.


Instructions:


  • Sit on the floor with knees bent, feet flat, hands behind you (fingers pointing toward feet).

  • Lift hips into a reverse tabletop position, shoulders stacked over wrists.

  • Raise your right leg while reaching your left hand toward your right toes.

  • Return to the starting position while keeping hips lifted.

  • Repeat on the opposite side and continue alternating.


Common mistakes:


  • Letting the hips drop.

  • Shrugging shoulders or locking elbows without control.

  • Swinging the leg instead of lifting it in a controlled manner.

  • Placing hands in a way that overloads the wrists.

  • Overextending the neck.

  • Losing coordination by going too fast.

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Muscles & equipment

Primary muscleAbsSecondary muscleShouldersSecondary muscleGlutesSecondary muscleHamstrings
EquipmentNo equipment

Calorie Calculator

MET 3.5
Estimated burn
120 kcal

kcal = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)

Quick Facts: Crab Toe Touch

Type
No equipment exercise
Primary muscle
Abs
Secondary muscles
Shoulders, Glutes, Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
MET value
3.5
Calories (30 min, 70 kg)
≈ 120 cal
Video quality
4K with male and female demonstrations

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FAQ: Crab Toe Touch

What muscles does Crab Toe Touch work?

Crab Toe Touch primarily targets the Abs, with secondary engagement of the Shoulders, Glutes, Hip Flexors, Hamstrings.

How do you do Crab Toe Touch correctly?

A bodyweight core exercise performed from the crab position, alternating opposite hand to opposite foot touches to improve core strength, shoulder...

Is Crab Toe Touch good for beginners?

Crab Toe Touch has a MET value of 3.5, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels. Always consult a qualified personal trainer before starting a new exercise program.

What equipment do you need for Crab Toe Touch?

Crab Toe Touch requires: No equipment.

What are the benefits of Crab Toe Touch?

Crab Toe Touch strengthens the Abs, engages the Shoulders and Glutes and Hip Flexors and Hamstrings, builds functional strength using No equipment. Incorporate it into your training program for balanced muscle development and improved performance.

What exercises are similar to Crab Toe Touch?

Similar exercises to Crab Toe Touch include Decline Crunch, Dumbbell Russian Twist, Dumbbell Turkish Get-Up, Dumbbell Weighted Crunch. These alternatives target the same muscle groups and can be used to add variety to your training program.

Is Crab Toe Touch better than Decline Crunch?

Both Crab Toe Touch and Decline Crunch target the Abs. Crab Toe Touch uses No equipment, while Decline Crunch offers a different movement pattern. The best choice depends on your goals, available equipment, and training program. Many coaches include both for well-rounded development.

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