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Obliques · Beginner

Alternating Heel Touch

Supine lateral trunk-flexion drill targeting the obliques while the pelvis stays still.

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Alternating Heel Touch demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ObliquesAbs

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 15 / side

Rest

45 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie face up with your knees bent, your feet flat on the floor, and your heels within comfortable reach.
  2. 02Brace your abdomen and lift your head and shoulder blades slightly while keeping your neck neutral.
  3. 03Bend your trunk sideways to reach one hand toward the heel on the same side, keeping your pelvis still.
  4. 04Return to the center without resting your shoulders fully on the floor.
  5. 05Reach toward the opposite heel and continue alternating sides slowly for the prescribed repetitions.

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