Heel Tap
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Technique
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Curl your shoulders slightly off the floor and reach one hand down to tap the same-side heel. Alternate sides in a controlled rhythm, working the obliques. Keep your lower back pressed to the floor throughout.
Steps
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat
- Press your lower back into the floor
- Curl your shoulders slightly off the floor
- Reach your right hand toward your right heel
- Alternate sides in a controlled rhythm
Common mistakes
- Lifting the lower back off the floor
- Rocking the torso instead of bending side to side
- Tucking the chin forcefully toward the chest
- Rushing the taps with excessive momentum
Variations
- Single-side heel taps
- Feet-farther-away heel taps
- Feet-closer heel taps
- Weighted heel taps with light dumbbells
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What muscles does Heel Tap work?
Muscles: Obliques, Abs.
What equipment do I need for Heel Tap?
Equipment: Bodyweight.
Where can I do Heel Tap?
Location: Home, Gym, Street.
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