Published August 21, 2026

Alternate Heel Touchers

A beginner strength movement for the abdominals. Needs no equipment.

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Steps

  1. 1

    Set up

    Lie on the floor with the knees bent and the feet on the floor around 18-24 inches apart. Your arms should be extended by your side. This will be your starting position.

  2. 2

    Perform the movement

    Crunch over your torso forward and up about 3-4 inches to the right side and touch your right heel as you hold the contraction for a second. Exhale while performing this movement. Now go back slowly to the starting position as you inhale. Now crunch over your torso forward and up around 3-4 inches to the left side and touch your left heel as you hold the contraction for a second. Exhale while performing this movement and then go back to the starting position as you inhale. Now that both heels have been touched, that is considered 1 repetition.

  3. 3

    Finish the set

    Continue alternating sides in this manner until all prescribed repetitions are done.