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Shape exercise cards, series 3: Abs

kneeling heel touch

SETUP

ACTION

SETUP

Strengthens core muscles, quadriceps, hamstrings and buttocks
- Place a folded exercise mat on top of a Reebok Core Board or other unstable surface. Then kneel on it, with knees together so your body weight is evenly distributed and the board is level.
- Extend arms in front of you at shoulder height, with palms down and shoulder blades drawn down and together, abdominals contracted and spine in a neutral position.

ACTION

- Keeping torso straight and board even, lean backward and rotate torso to touch left hand to right heel; look back at foot to increase the rotation.
- Return to starting position. Repeat, touching right hand to left heel.
- Continue to alternate sides for all reps.
Sets: 2-3 (Reps on both sides equal 1 set.)
Reps: 12-15
Starting Weight: none
Tips: When you lean back to touch your heels, keep your torso in a straight line.
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