Heel Touches
Lying with knees bent and shoulders slightly raised, reach alternately for your left and right heel – the obliques do the work.
How to do it
Setup
On your back, knees bent, feet flat; shoulders slightly off the floor.
Steps
- Reach sideways for the left heel, bending the torso, not twisting it.
- Return to the middle.
- Reach for the right heel; keep the shoulders off the floor throughout.
Common mistakes
Shoulders dropping to rest between reps: the obliques switch off; stay lifted. Rushing side to side: slow, feel each side bend. Chin jammed to the chest: keep a fist of space.
Breathing
Exhale toward each heel, inhale through the middle.
