90 Degree Heel Touch
The 90 Degree Heel Touch is an effective abdominal exercise that targets the obliques and improves core stability. This exercise is unique because it not only strengthens the abdominal muscles but also helps improve your balance and coordination.
Execution
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Lie on your back on a mat with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
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Lift your feet off the floor until your knees form a 90-degree angle.
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Place your hands alongside your body with your palms facing down.
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Engage your abdominal muscles and lift your shoulders slightly off the floor.
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Reach your right hand toward your right heel, then return to the starting position.
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Repeat with your left hand reaching toward your left heel.
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Alternate between right and left for the desired number of repetitions.
Benefits
- Strengthens the obliques and improves core stability.
- Helps improve balance and coordination.
- May help reduce back pain through a stronger core.
- Is an accessible exercise that you can perform anywhere without equipment.
Common Mistakes
- ! Not actively engaging the abdominal muscles throughout the exercise.
- ! Performing the movements too quickly, causing focus on the muscles to be lost.
- ! Lifting the shoulders too high off the floor, which places strain on the neck.
Primary Muscles
This exercise primarily targets the obliques and rectus abdominis. The deeper core muscles are also engaged for stability.
Possible Alternatives
- To increase the intensity, you can hold a small weight in each hand.
- For a lighter variation, you can keep one foot resting on the floor while performing the other side.
- As an alternative for more variety, you can also try the Russian Twist, which likewise targets the obliques.
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