Heel Touches

Step 1. -

Step 2. Starting Position:

Step 3. - Lie on your back on an exercise mat.

Step 4. - Bend your knees, keeping your feet flat on the floor and hip-width apart.

Step 5. - Place your arms along your sides, palms facing inward, just off the floor.

Step 6. -

Step 7. Engage Core:

Step 8. - Lift your head, shoulders, and upper back slightly off the ground.

Step 9. - Keep your neck neutral and chin slightly tucked.

Step 10. -

Step 11. Perform the Movement:

Step 12. - Side-bend to the right, reaching your right hand toward your right heel.

Step 13. - Return to the center, then side-bend to the left, reaching your left hand toward your left heel.

Step 14. - Continue alternating sides in a controlled manner.

Step 15. -

Step 16. Breathing:

Step 17. - Exhale as you reach toward your heel and inhale as you return to the center.