Heel touches is an exercise in which you train your straight and lateral abdominal muscles. The name comes from the fact that you alternately touch your left and right heel with your fingertips.
Lie on your back on the floor and bend your legs. Position your arms to the side of your body on the floor.
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Lift your upper body slightly off the floor and tighten your abdominal muscles. This is your starting position.
3
Flex your left lateral abdominal muscles by touching your left heel with your left fingertips.
4
Return to the starting position and then touch your right heel with your right fingertips.
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One repetition has now been completed. Repeat this process for the specified number of repetitions.
Tip
Keep your lower back in contact with the floor throughout the exercise. Do not rest your head on the floor. Your abdominal muscles are tensed throughout the exercise.
Muscle groups
Primary
Abs (lateral)
Secondary
Abs
Tertiary
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Equipment
Body weight
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