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Side Plank To Plank With Reach Under

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Side Plank To Plank With Reach Under

Side Plank to Plank with Reach Under is a core strengthening exercise. Upper body movement increases the demand placed on the triceps and shoulders.

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Instructions

  1. Lie on your side with your lower elbow on the floor. Raise your hips so that they are off the floor and your body forms a straight line from your ankles to your shoulders. Stretch your upper arm out to the sides so that it is perpendicular to the floor.
  2. Reach below and beyond your hips with your upper arm, keeping your torso stable. Then return back to the starting position.

Tips

  • Don't let your hips drop. Keep a straight line from ankles to shoulders.
  • Press your elbow into the floor to create tension in your back, and squeeze your buttocks while holding a side plank.
  • Don't let your shoulders roll forward. Keep your chest up and your shoulders back.

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Dead Bug

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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.

Single-Leg Side Plank

STRENGTH NO EQUIPMENT

Single-Leg Side Plank is an excellent variation of the standard plank that keeps muscle strong and can help reduce your risk of a back injury. It also strengthens your core without stressing your back.

Side Plank

STRENGTH NO EQUIPMENT

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.

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024