Heel Touches
This ab exercise mainly works your upper abs, with help from your lower abs and obliques. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Time Based
How to do Heel Touches
Lay on your back, knees bent, feet flat on the ground. Start with hands pointed straight up overhead. As you engage your core, lift your upper body off the ground, reaching your hands to touch your heels.
Common mistakes
Not engaging the core sufficiently. Relying solely on neck or arm strength to lift.
Breathing
Exhale as you lift and reach for your heels. Inhale as you lower back down.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Upper Abs
Secondary Muscles
Lower Abs, Obliques
