90 Degree Heel Touch Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Heel Touch
How to: 90 Degree Heel Touch
- Lie flat on your back with your arms at your sides and your knees bent at 90 degrees.
- Engage your core and lift your shoulders off the ground.
- Reach towards your heels with your hands while keeping your core tight.
- Return to the starting position while controlling your movement.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck with your hands.
- Lifting the feet off the ground, which shifts tension away from the abs.
- Not maintaining a neutral spine during the movement.
Modifications
- Bend your knees instead of keeping them straight for an easier variation.
- Reduce the range of motion by only lifting your shoulders slightly off the ground.
Tips
- Keep your lower back pressed against the ground to avoid strain.
- Engage your core throughout the exercise.
- Control your movement during both the lift and the descent.
90 Degree Heel Touch Alternatives
Tags
core
abs
strength
fitness
beginner
bodyweight