Side Lying Heel Reaches (female)

Side Lying Heel Reaches demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start by laying on one side with your lower arm bent and head resting on your hand.
  • 2Lift top leg straight up, keeping your toes pointed forwards.
  • 3Reach your top hand to the lifted leg's ankle or as far as comfortable.
  • 4Lower top leg and repeat on the same side for a set of reps.
  • 5Switch sides and repeat the exercise.

Tips:

  • Keep your torso stable and avoid rolling backwards or forwards.
  • Focus on feeling the squeeze in your oblique muscles as you reach for the foot.
  • Ensure your movement is controlled during this exercise.
  • Do not strain your neck; it should follow the line of your spine.

Side Lying Heel Reaches Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs