Heel Touches
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Heel touches lie you on your back with knees bent, shoulders lifted slightly off the floor as you reach one hand toward the same-side heel. Bending side to side isolates the obliques alongside the abs. Beginners use it at home for reps, as a warmup, main lift or finisher.
- Muscles
- Obliques, Abs
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Logged as
- Reps
How to
- Lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat.
- Lift your shoulders slightly off the floor.
- Reach one hand toward the same-side heel, bending sideways.
- Alternate sides in a steady rhythm.
Form cues
- Keep your lower back pressed into the floor.
- Reach with your fingertips, not your whole arm.
- Exhale sharply on each side crunch.
Common mistakes
- Shoulders sink back to the floor between reps. Keep your shoulders lifted for the whole set.
- Chin juts forward to help you reach. Keep your chin tucked, not pushing forward.
- Hips rock side to side with the reach. Keep your hips still and let the ribs turn.
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