Alternate Heel Touches

Instructions

1. 1.Lie down on the floor with your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent. Your feet should be about shoulder width apart and your arms flat by your side. This is your starting position.
2. 2.Crunch up halfway until your shoulder blades are off the ground. Your hands should be off the ground too.
3. 3.Reach and touch your right heel, making sure you maintain your position off the ground. Hold the contraction for a second.
4. 4.Repeat this action with your left heel. Again, making sure that you maintain your form and position off the ground.
5. 5.The combination of 1 left + 1 right contraction is equal to one rep. Repeat for as many reps as necessary.

Tips

• Maintain your head in a neutral position and chin off your chest to prevent your neck from getting stiff while doing this exercise.
• You can adjust the difficulty of this exercise by moving your feet closer or further away from your body.
• Your core needs to stay tight and engaged throughout a set.
• Your lower back should be flat on the floor and just your shoulders up off the ground.

Breathing Instructions

Breathe in during the right side portion of the exercise and breathe out during the left side portion. Or find your own breathing cadence that is comfortable for you, just don't hold your breath!.

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