Alternating Heel Touchers

Differentiation: Mechanics

This variation of a crunch is unique from other exercises. Here is how: you lie on your back on the floor, | and touch your heel. You alternate between your left and right arm with each rep. This exercise increases the definition in your oblique muscles as well as your abs.

Starting Position

To get into starting position, do this...

1) Locate an area of the gym with ample floor space to perform the exercise.

2) Position a padded exercise mat on the floor.

3) Lie down on the mat...

4) Place your feet approximately 18 inches apart.

5) Place your arms extended along your sides

6) ...with your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent.

Main Mechanics

Once in starting position, do this...

1) This is the starting position.

2) Extend your left arm...

3) ...until you touch your left heel.

4) Inhale while bringing your hand back to the starting position

5) This is the ending position.

6) Then immediately repeat the movement with the opposite hand, touching your right heel with your right hand.

7) Continue reps until you have completed a full set, using alternating arms. One rep is considered one heel touch for each side of the body for each rep.

Proper Form

Pay special attention to following proper form by...

You should lift your opposite shoulder only about 4 inches when you touch your heel.

Keep your back straight and head up.

Be sure to contract your abs during every rep so you properly engage your core.

Gear Advice

To perform this exercise, it is best to use an exercise mat. If you want to perform this exercise at home, or you do not want to use the dirty pads at your gym, we have listed a link below to Valeo brand Exercise Mat - which you can order from Amazon dot com.

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