Alternating Ankle Touch
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Equipment
Alternating Ankle Touches are a dynamic standing exercise that primarily targets the core and helps improve balance and coordination. By engaging the core and lifting one leg to touch the opposite ankle, this exercise promotes muscular endurance and flexibility.
How to do it
- Stand straight with feet shoulder-width apart and arms raised to the sides.
- Lift your left leg and bend it at the knee while simultaneously reaching down with your right hand to touch the left ankle.
- Return to the starting position and repeat with the opposite leg and hand.
Muscles worked
Primary Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Gluteus Medius Hamstrings Obliques Quadriceps
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