Alternate Heel Touchers

What is Alternate Heel Touchers? Alternate heel touchers is a core exercise that targets the obliques, helping to strengthen and sculpt the waistline. This exercise also engages the upper and lower abdominals, providing a full core workout.

Tutorial

1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
2. Place your hands by your sides with palms facing down.
3. Lift your head, neck, and shoulders off the floor, engaging your core muscles.
4. Reach your right hand towards your right heel while keeping your left hand and shoulder off the ground.
5. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side, reaching your left hand towards your left heel.
6. Continue alternating sides in a controlled manner.

Common Mistakes

• Using momentum to swing the torso instead of engaging the core muscles.

• Lifting the head and neck too high, leading to neck strain. - Failing to keep the lower back pressed against the floor.

• Not breathing properly during the exercise.

Tips for Better Results

• Focus on engaging the core muscles throughout the movement.

• Keep a steady pace and avoid rushing through the exercise. - Breathe out as you reach for your heel and breathe in as you return to the starting position.

• Maintain proper form to maximize the effectiveness of the exercise.

Muscles Worked

• Obliques - Upper abdominals - Lower abdominals