Toe Tap (Bench)
A dynamic core and hip flexor exercise where you alternately tap your toes on a bench while lying back. This movement targets the lower abdominals and is excellent for core endurance.
Instructions
- Sit on a bench with your torso leaned back slightly, supported by your arms.
- Extend your legs out in front of you with feet hovering just off the ground.
- Engage your core and press your lower back against the bench.
- Alternately tap your right and left toes on the bench in a rapid pattern.
- Keep your legs relatively straight while performing the tapping motion.
- Maintain steady, controlled tapping throughout the movement.
- Keep your core engaged and your lower back stable.
- Continue for the desired duration or repetition count.
Tips
- Maintain steady, rhythmic tapping to maximize core engagement
- Keep your chest upright and shoulders back
- You can lean back further to increase difficulty
- The faster the taps, the more challenging the exercise becomes
- This is excellent for core endurance and can be timed or counted
Recommended starting values
Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.
| Goal | Sets | Hold |
|---|---|---|
| Gain strength | 3 | 25 s |
| Build muscle | 3 | 40 s |
| Build endurance | 3 | 1 min |