Alternate Heel Touchers is an effective core exercise that targets the obliques and abdominal muscles, helping to sculpt and define the waistline.
How to Perform:
- Begin by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, about hip-width apart.
- Place your arms by your sides, with your palms facing down.
- Engage your core by pulling your belly button towards your spine and slightly lifting your shoulders off the floor.
- Keeping your shoulders raised, reach with your right hand towards your right heel, engaging the side of your torso as you do so.
- Return to the center and immediately reach with your left hand towards your left heel, engaging the opposite side.
- Continue to alternate from side to side in a controlled manner, focusing on squeezing your obliques with each touch.
Tips:
- Keep your lower back pressed into the floor throughout the movement.
- Maintain a steady breathing pattern, exhaling as you reach towards your heel and inhaling as you return to the center.
- Start with 2-3 sets of 20-30 repetitions, gradually increasing as your core strength improves.
This exercise is a great addition to any core routine, helping to build stability and definition in the midsection.
