Alternating Toe Tap

This ab exercise mainly works your obliques and abs, with help from your hip flexors. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.

Rep Range
Time Based

How to do Alternating Toe Tap

Start by lying on your back with arms extended overhead. Raise your upper body and one leg, reaching to touch or get close to your foot with the opposite hand. Lower back down and switch sides.

Common mistakes

Using momentum instead of controlled movement. Not engaging the core throughout the exercise.

Breathing

Exhale as you lift and reach; inhale as you lower back down.

Muscles worked

Primary Muscles
Obliques, Abs
Secondary Muscles
Hip Flexors