Intermediate
Side Plank With Reach Under
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Side Plank with Reach strengthens your core without stressing your back. The added upper-body movement increases the demand placed on the shoulders and triceps.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 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. -
Step 2
Reach below and beyond your hips with your upper arm, keeping your torso stable. Then return to the starting position in reverse.
Muscle Groups
Side Plank With Reach Under targets Abs, Delts, Obliques, Shoulders as seen below.
Exercise 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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