Weighted Toes to Bar
Muscle Groups: Abs, Quads
Weighted Toes to Bar focuses on Abs, Quads, with Forearm, Hips, Shoulders, Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Toes to Bar with proper form and technique.
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Start by hanging from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and a weight held between your feet.
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Engage your core and lift your legs towards the bar while keeping your knees straight or slightly bent.
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Bring your toes as high as possible towards the bar, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Weighted Toes to Bar safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your shoulders down and away from your ears to prevent strain.
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Avoid swinging your body; focus on controlled movements to engage your core effectively.
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If you're feeling discomfort in your lower back, reduce the weight or modify the exercise.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Toes to Bar primarily targets Abs, Quads , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Forearm, Hips, Shoulders, Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Weighted Toes to Bar, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Toes to Bar, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
