This is exercise 14 in the 30 Abs Exercises In 30 Days Series of articles.

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If you’re at all like me you get bored doing the same old abs exercises, if you get to them at all. For the next 30 days I’m going to give you a new abdominal exercise along with instructions on how to correctly perform the exercise!

Abs Exercise #14: Alternate Heel Touch

The alternating heel touch is a great exercise for working the obliques as well as building your core strength. In order to complete 1 repetition each heel must be touched once. You don’t need any extra equipment to perform this exercise, just yourself and the floor.

Here is the proper way to perform the alternate heel touch:

1. Lie down on your back, making sure your back is firmly against the floor.
2. Bend you knees so that your upper and lower legs make a 45 degree angle.
3. Keep your feet flat on the floor at about shoulder width apart.
4. Raise your shoulders off the ground and contract your abdominals.
5. Keep your arms by the side of your body and reach out to your right heel with the right hand.
6. Repeat for the left side of the body.
7. The aim is to do 3 sets of 5-15 reps.

Things to remember when doing the alternate heel touch:

• Make sure you keep your lower back pressed into the ground.
• Keep your head in a stable neutral position.
• Remember that it’s not 1 rep until both heels are touched.
• Throughout the exercise, stay focused on your abdominal muscles.

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