Toes to Bar
Learn how to do the Toes to Bar with proper form, setup, and execution.
This body weight movement primarily targets waist, including abdominals, abs.
How to Perform Toes to Bar
- 1
Grab a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and hang with your arms fully extended.
- 2
Engage your abs and take a breath.
- 3
Raise your legs upward by bending at the hips, bringing your toes all the way up to touch the bar and exhale.
- 4
Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position and breathe in.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Training Guidelines
The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 3-5 | 4-6 | 2-3 min |
| Muscle Growth | 3-4 | 8-12 | 60-90 sec |
| Endurance | 2-3 | 15-20 | 30-60 sec |
| Beginner | 2-3 | 10-15 | 60-90 sec |
Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.