Abs · Bodyweight

Toes to Bar

A compound movement that trains your abs, done using just your bodyweight. Your lats, shoulders and forearms help out.

Muscles you'll work

Toes to Bar muscles worked, front viewToes to Bar muscles worked, back view
AbsPrimaryLats · Shoulders · ForearmsSecondary

How to do it

  1. Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Keep your body straight and arms fully extended.
  2. Engage your core and initiate the movement by simultaneously pulling your body slightly upwards with your lats and raising your legs towards the bar.
  3. Keep your legs as straight as possible, or slightly bent if necessary, and continue to lift them until your toes touch the bar.
  4. Control the descent by slowly lowering your legs back to the starting position, allowing your body to return to a dead hang. Avoid swinging excessively.

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EquipmentBodyweight
TypeCompound
Push or pullPull
LevelExpert

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