How to Do Crab Twist Toe Touch

Crab Twist Toe Touch is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Crab Twist Toe Touch

  1. 01Sit on the floor with feet flat and hands planted behind the hips, then lift the pelvis into a bridge position.
  2. 02Rotate the torso while simultaneously lifting the right hand and left foot off the ground.
  3. 03Reach across the midline to tap the left toes with the right fingers at the peak of the movement.
  4. 04Return the limbs to the floor with control before alternating the twist to the opposite side.
  5. 05Maintain a high hip position throughout the entire set to engage the glutes.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Crab Twist Toe Touch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

To maximize stability and reach, protract the shoulder of the grounded arm to create a solid base against the floor.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Crab Twist Toe Touch questions

What muscles does Crab Twist Toe Touch work?

Crab Twist Toe Touch is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Crab Twist Toe Touch correctly?

Sit on the floor with feet flat and hands planted behind the hips, then lift the pelvis into a bridge position. Rotate the torso while simultaneously lifting the right hand and left foot off the ground. Reach across the midline to tap the left toes with the right fingers at the peak of the movement. Return the limbs to the floor with control before alternating the twist to the opposite side. Maintain a high hip position throughout the entire set to engage the glutes.

What is the A90 coach tip for Crab Twist Toe Touch?

To maximize stability and reach, protract the shoulder of the grounded arm to create a solid base against the floor.

Is Crab Twist Toe Touch suitable for beginners?

Crab Twist Toe Touch is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Crab Twist Toe Touch?

No. Crab Twist Toe Touch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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