Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Alternating Ankle Touch.
A standing oblique exercise where you bend side to side and touch each ankle alternately, targeting the lateral core muscles. The continuous alternating motion also elevates the heart rate, making it useful as a warm-up or conditioning drill.
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The Alternating Ankle Touch is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.