Side Plank
Side Plank works your obliques, the muscles that run along the side of your core. Keeping your obliques strong can make rotating and bending your trunk easier.
BEGINNER
Modified Side Plank
Modified Side Plank is a core body exercise that strengthens your obliques as well as your shoulder girdle and hip. This is a great exercise for those of you who want to learn how to do a full side plank but aren't quite strong enough.
Instructions
- Lie on your side with your knees on the floor and bent at a 90-degree angle.
- Using your elbow, lift your hips, balancing on your bent knees. Make sure you keep your abs tight at all times. Your body should form a straight line from your knees to your shoulders as you hold this position.
Tips
- Firmly press down on your elbow to lift your torso.
- Squeeze your abs and glutes to stabilize your body.
- Be sure to keep your neck in line with your spine, don't raise or lower your head.
Alternative Exercises
Dead Bug
Dead Bug is a popular 'core' exercise used to target the trunk muscles (erector spinae, obliques, rectus abdominis, and transverse abdominis), which together provide a strong base for our moving limbs so we can maintain good form whilst running.
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