Toes-to-Bar

A compound bodyweight exercise for the rectus abdominis.

  • Core
  • Bodyweight
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainRectus abdominis
AlsoHip flexors, Latissimus dorsi

Setup

Use a controlled kip or strict leg raise to bring the toes up to the bar.

How to do it well

  • Hang from a bar
  • Curl the pelvis and raise the feet to the bar
  • Lower under control

Common mistakes

  • Swinging wildly for momentum
  • Bending only at the hips

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.