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High toe touches GIF

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Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • AbsMusculus rectus abdominis
  • ObliquesMusculus obliquus externus abdominis
  • Hip flexorsMusculus iliopsoas
Equipment
No equipment
Level
intermediate
Loop
One repetition, 1.7 seconds

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GET one exercise
curl https://api.exercisegif.com/v1/exercises/high-toe-touches \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

Returns the exercise with GIF, WebP and MP4 links for both figures. Docs

How to do a high toe touches

  1. Lie on your back with arms straight up and legs in tabletop position with knees at 90 degrees
  2. Press your lower back into the floor and engage your core muscles
  3. Exhale as you crunch up, lifting your shoulder blades off the ground while reaching hands toward toes
  4. Keep your neck in neutral position and avoid pulling on your head
  5. Slowly lower back down with control, keeping your core engaged throughout
  6. Maintain the tabletop leg position throughout the entire movement

Form tips

  • Keep your lower back pressed against the floor to protect your spine
  • Focus on using your abdominal muscles rather than momentum to lift up
  • Maintain steady breathing and avoid holding your breath during the movement
  • Keep your legs stable in tabletop position rather than letting them drop or swing
  • Quality over quantity - perform controlled repetitions rather than rushing through the exercise

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