Alternate Heel Touchers
The Alternate Heel Touchers is a beginner none (bodyweight) exercise that works the Abs. Follow the steps below.
Target musclesAbs
EquipmentNone (Bodyweight)
LevelBeginner
How to do the Alternate Heel Touchers
- Lie on the floor with the knees bent and the feet on the floor around 18-24 inches apart.
- Your arms should be extended by your side.
- This will be your starting position.Crunch over your torso forward and up about 3-4 inches to the right side and touch your right heel as you hold the contraction for a second.
- Exhale while performing this movement.Now go back slowly to the starting position as you inhale.Now crunch over your torso forward and up around 3-4 inches to the left side and touch your left heel as you hold the contraction for a second.
- Exhale while performing this movement and then go back to the starting position as you inhale.
- Now that both heels have been touched, that is considered 1 repetition.Continue alternating sides in this manner until all prescribed repetitions are done.
Recommended sets & reps
| Set | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | 12 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 2 | 10 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 3 | 8 reps | 30s rest |
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