Side-Lying Heel Reach
Target your obliques with the Side-Lying Heel Reach. A simple yet effective way to sculpt your core.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Begin by lying on your side with your legs stacked and slightly bent at the knees. Rest your upper body on your elbow and forearm, which should be directly underneath your shoulder for support.
2. Place your top hand on your waist or in front of you for balance.
3. Engage your core and keep your hips stacked vertically to not roll forwards or backwards.
4. Lift the top leg while keeping the knee bent, and simultaneously crunch your upper body slightly towards your hip, attempting to reach your heel with your hand (you may or may not actually touch the heel depending on your flexibility and torso length).
5. Hold for a brief moment, feeling a squeeze in the obliques, then lower back down, returning to the starting position.
6. Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other side to work the opposite obliques.
7. Perform for the prescribed number of sets or duration.
Keep movements controlled, and focus on using the obliques to perform the lift and reach, rather than using momentum. Ensure your movements are deliberate and that you maintain good form throughout the exercise.
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