How to do a heel touches

CoreBodyweightBeginner

Lie back and reach side to side to tap each heel — a simple way to hit the sides of your waist.

How to do it

1Lie on your back, knees bent, shoulders slightly lifted
2Reach one hand down to tap your heel
3Come back to the middle and switch sides

Common mistakes

×Just sliding your arms without crunching sideways
×Dropping your shoulders flat between reps

Muscles worked

Core Obliques

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