Alternate Heel Touchers

Learn how to do the Alternate Heel Touchers with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Abs, with secondary emphasis on Obliques.

Alternate Heel Touchers exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Alternate Heel Touchers

Follow these steps to perform the Alternate Heel Touchers with correct form:

  1. 1Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. 2Extend your arms straight out to the sides, parallel to the ground.
  3. 3Engaging your abs, lift your shoulders off the ground and reach your right hand towards your right heel.
  4. 4Return to the starting position and repeat on the left side, reaching your left hand towards your left heel.
  5. 5Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Alternate Heel Touchers Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

obliques

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
waist
Category
Extended

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does the Alternate Heel Touchers work?

The Alternate Heel Touchers primarily targets your Abs. Secondary muscles worked include Obliques. This makes it an effective exercise for developing your waist.

Do I need equipment for the Alternate Heel Touchers?

No. The Alternate Heel Touchers is a bodyweight exercise that requires no equipment. You can perform it anywhere with enough space.

How do I perform the Alternate Heel Touchers with proper form?

Start by lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.. Extend your arms straight out to the sides, parallel to the ground. Engaging your abs, lift your shoulders off the ground and reach your right hand towards your right heel. Focus on controlled movement throughout the entire range of motion. See the full step-by-step instructions above for complete form guidance.

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