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Toes to Bar demonstration

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Strength / Pull-Up Bar

Toes to Bar

An advanced hanging core exercise on a pull-up bar requiring hip flexion strength and lat engagement to touch the toes to the bar.

Equipment

Pull-Up Bar

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Obliques · Forearm Flexors · Lats

Instructions

  1. 01

    Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, arms fully extended and body still.

  2. 02

    Engage your lats and core to prevent swinging.

  3. 03

    Raise your legs with straight knees, reaching your toes up toward the bar.

  4. 04

    Touch the bar with your toes, then lower your legs under control.

  5. 05

    Repeat for the desired reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.