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Weighted Towel Scrunch

IntermediateStrengthTier T2

Towel scrunch with added weight on the towel for increased resistance. Progression from basic towel scrunch.

Targets: Foot & Toes
Muscles: Toe Flexors

Stop if

Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.

This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.

  • Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
  • Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.

Equipment needed

  • Works at home
  • Works at the gym

dumbbells

Home Options

  • towel + dumbbells + book

No equipment? Try: canned goods, water bottle

Dosage

3

Sets

60 sec

Reps / Time

45 sec

Rest

60 sec or until weight reaches foot

Tempo

Step-by-Step Guide

Set up

  • Place a small towel flat on the floor
  • Put a small weight (dumbbell, book) on far end
  • Place barefoot on the edge nearest to you

  1. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 1 of 5

    Curl toes to grip the towel

  2. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 2 of 5

    Pull the towel (and weight) toward your heel

  3. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 3 of 5

    Lift toes and spread them

  4. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 4 of 5

    Grip and pull again

  5. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 5 of 5

    Continue until weight reaches your foot

Breathing

  • Breathe naturally throughout

Form Cues

  • The weight adds challenge
  • Grip firmly
  • Spread toes fully between grabs
  • Keep heel planted

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Weight too heavy (can't move towel)
  • Not spreading toes between reps
  • Moving the heel
  • Cramping (reduce weight)

Safety Information

Start with very light weight. Stop if cramping.

Progressions

Heavier weight, standing

Regressions

Lighter weight or no weight

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