Core exercise
Alternating Heel Touch
Alternating lying side crunch, touching each heel with the hand on the same side, for the obliques.
- Primary muscleCore
- EquipmentBodyweight
- MovementCore
- LevelBeginner
- Core
- Bodyweight
How to do the Alternating Heel Touch
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Lie on your back with your knees bent, your feet flat, and your arms extended at your sides.
- Lift your head and shoulders off the floor with your abs tight.
- Lean to one side and touch your heel with the hand on that side.
- Return to the center without resting your shoulders on the floor, and alternate sides on each rep.
Muscles worked
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Alternating Heel Touch work?
The Alternating Heel Touch works mainly the core.