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Alternate Heel Touchers

Abdominals Beginner Strength Body Only
Alternate Heel Touchers Alternate Heel Touchers
Equipment
Body Only
Level
Beginner
Force
Pull
Mechanic
Isolation
Instructions
  1. 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. 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.
  3. Now go back slowly to the starting position as you inhale.
  4. 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.
  5. Continue alternating sides in this manner until all prescribed repetitions are done.
Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Alternate Heel Touchers work?

Alternate Heel Touchers primarily targets the Abdominals. This makes it an effective strength exercise for building abdominals development.

Do I need equipment for the Alternate Heel Touchers?

No. The Alternate Heel Touchers is a bodyweight exercise that requires no equipment. It can be performed anywhere with enough space.

Is the Alternate Heel Touchers suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Alternate Heel Touchers is a beginner-friendly exercise. Focus on proper form before adding weight or intensity. It's a great movement to include early in your training.

Is the Alternate Heel Touchers a compound or isolation exercise?

The Alternate Heel Touchers is an isolation exercise that focuses on a single joint and muscle group. Isolation exercises are useful for targeting specific muscles, correcting imbalances, and adding focused volume. They are typically performed after compound movements in a workout.

How many sets and reps should I do for the Alternate Heel Touchers?

For strength, aim for 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with heavier weight. For muscle building (hypertrophy), try 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps at a moderate weight. For endurance, use lighter weight and perform 2-3 sets of 15-20 reps.

What are good alternatives to the Alternate Heel Touchers?

Good alternatives include the 3/4 Sit-Up, Ab Crunch Machine, Ab Roller. These exercises target similar muscle groups (Abdominals) and can be substituted based on available equipment or training preference.

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