Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Straight-Leg Sit-Up Toe Tap.
A full-range sit-up performed with legs straight and flat on the floor, finishing by reaching forward to tap the toes at the top of the movement. Keeping the legs extended increases the challenge on the hip flexors and prevents cheating with a momentum kick.
The Straight-Leg Sit-Up Toe Tap is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
