Lying toe touches (U-up)

Muscles

• Rectus abdominis
• External oblique
• Internal oblique
• Iliacus
• Rectus femoris
• Psoas major

Technique

1. Lie on your back with legs extended toward the ceiling.
2. Reach your hands toward your toes, lifting your shoulder blades off the floor.
3. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.

Form tips

1. Focus on contracting the upper abdominals.
2. Do not pull on your neck with your hands.

Similar Exercises

• Sitting straddle compression
• Straight legs butt walk
• Rolling compression
• Plow raise
• Sitting pike compression

Equipment

• Ground (hands or body)