Alternating Heel Touches
1. Starting Position:
- Lie flat on your back on a comfortable surface, such as a yoga mat.
- Bend your knees, placing your feet flat on the ground about shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your arms by your sides, palms facing inwards.
2. Engage Your Core:
- Slightly lift your shoulders and upper back off the ground, engaging your abdominal muscles.
- Your head should remain in a neutral position, avoiding any strain on the neck.
3. Perform the Exercise:
- Keeping your core tight, reach your right hand toward your right heel, bending slightly to the side.
- Return to the center keeping your shoulder blades off the ground, then reach your left hand toward your left heel.
- Continue alternating sides in a controlled, rhythmic motion.
4. Breathing:
- Exhale as you reach toward each heel and inhale as you return to the center.
5. Repetitions:
- Aim for 12–20 repetitions per side for 2–3 sets, or adjust based on your fitness level.