Core · Bodyweight
Reverse Plank Toe Touch
How to do the reverse plank toe touch, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Timed hold
- Movement
- Core Hold
- Mechanic
- Accessory
How to do it
Position yourself face down on the floor, supporting your body on your forearms and toes. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, engage your core and hold the position.
- 1Start in a reverse plank with hips lifted and reach one hand toward the opposite foot, feeling your hamstrings and core engage
- 2Keep your hips high and your chest open while alternating sides
- 3You should feel balance and flexibility work together as you control each touch
Common mistakes
- Don't let your hips drop or your shoulders slump forward
- Avoid rushing the touches or using momentum to swing your leg
- Don't strain your neck; keep your gaze neutral and your movements smooth
Muscles worked
The reverse plank toe touch mainly works the upper abs and lower abs, with the obliques, glutes, and front delts assisting.
- Upper AbsPrimary
- Lower AbsPrimary
- ObliquesSupport
- GlutesSupport
- Front DeltsSupport
- TricepsMinor
- ForearmsMinor
- QuadsMinor
- HamstringsMinor
- Side DeltsMinor
Kovo programs the reverse plank toe touch for you and tracks it every session.
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Last reviewed April 2026.