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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