90 Degree Heel Touch
Description
The 90 degree heel touch is an oblique exercise done lying on the back. The lifter holds the knees bent at 90 degrees and crunches sideways to alternate touching the heels with the hands. It is a useful core finisher.
Equipment Required
90 Degree Heel Touch Instructions
- Lie on the back with the knees bent at ninety degrees and feet flat.
- Set the arms at the sides palms down.
- Brace your core and lift the head and shoulders slightly.
- Crunch sideways to one side.
- Reach the hand down to touch the heel on that side.
- Return to the center.
- Crunch sideways to the other side and touch the other heel.
- Continue alternating sides.
90 Degree Heel Touch Form & Visual
90 Degree Heel Touch Benefits
- Targets the obliques
- Strong core finisher
- No equipment needed
- Useful ab builder
- Builds the side abs
90 Degree Heel Touch Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Rectus abdominis
- Core
90 Degree Heel Touch Variations & Alternatives
- Heel Touch
- Side Crunch
- Russian Twist
- Side Bend
