Beginner
Side Plank
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
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.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Lie on your side with your legs folded and fully extended. -
Step 2
Using your lower elbow and forearm, support your body, making sure your abs remain tight at all times. Your body should make a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles.
Muscle Groups
Side Plank targets Abs, Obliques, Shoulders as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Tighten your abs and glutes to stabilize your body.
- Keep your neck in line with your spine and do not raise or lower your head.
- Don't let your hips drop. Keep a straight line from head to toe.
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