AÂ FIT30 EXERCISE
Heel Touches
Heel Touches are an abdominal exercise that targets the obliques, the muscles on the sides of the torso. This exercise involves a twisting motion, bringing your fingertips to touch your heels while lying on your back.
HOWÂ TO
How do I do Heel Touches?
- Lie on your back on a mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands extended down at your sides.
- Lift your shoulders off the ground, engaging your core.
- In a controlled manner, twist your torso to one side, reaching your right hand towards your right heel.
- Aim to touch your right heel with your fingertips.
- Return to the center and then twist to the other side, reaching your left hand towards your left heel.
- Continue to alternate sides in a rhythmic motion.
TIPS
What are some tips for Heel Touches?
- Execute the exercise with controlled and deliberate movements, avoiding rapid or jerky twists.
- Engage your core muscles throughout the movement to maintain stability.
- Aim for a full range of motion, reaching as close to your heel as comfortably possible.
- Breathe rhythmically. Exhale as you reach for your heel and inhale as you return to the center.
MODIFICATIONS
How do I modify Heel Touches?
Easier
- If reaching for your heel is challenging, aim to touch your fingertips to the side of your knee or thigh.
- Experiment with the position of your legs. You can perform heel touches with legs wider apart or closer together.
- Perform seated heel touches if lying on your back is uncomfortable. Sit with a straight back, lift your legs, and touch the sides of your heels.
What are the benefits of Heel Touches?
Abs
Core Strength
Flexibility
A jump30 workout
A Little Snippy
Complete 3 Rounds In 29:30
- Alternate Foot Jump (0:20)
- High Knees Jump (0:20)
- Basic Jump (0:20)
- Rest (0:25)
- Heel Beats (1:00)
- Rest (0:20)
- Alternate Foot Jump (0:20)
- High Knee Jump (0:20)
- Basic Jump (0:20)
- Rest (0:25)
- Heel Touches (1:00)
- Rest (0:20)
- Alternate Foot Jump (0:20)
- High Knee Jump (0:20)
- Basic Jump (0:20)
- Rest (0:25)
- Heel Beats (1:00)
- Rest (0:20)
- Alternate Foot Jump (0:20)
- High Knee Jump (0:20)
- Basic Jump (0:20)
- Rest (1:00)
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