Target Muscle

    Abs

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    Alternate Heel Touchers

    Alternate heel touchers is a bodyweight exercise targeting the abdominal muscles, particularly the obliques. It involves lying on your back, lifting your shoulders, and reaching side to side to touch your heels, engaging your core throughout.

    Also Works

    Obliques

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.

    2. 2

      Extend your arms straight out to the sides, parallel to the ground.

    3. 3

      Engaging your abs, lift your shoulders off the ground and reach your right hand towards your right heel.

    4. 4

      Return to the starting position and repeat on the left side, reaching your left hand towards your left heel.

    5. 5

      Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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