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Swiss Ball Side Plank

Intermediate

Swiss Ball Side Plank

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024
  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Swiss Ball Side Plank is an effective core strengthening exercise that emphasizes obliques. This is also an effective exercise to provide stability and mobility to the hips.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Lie on the floor on one side with your forearm resting on the ball so that your upper arm is directly over your elbow. Place your opposite hand on your thigh and fully extend your legs, placing one foot about two feet in front of the other.
  • Step 2

    Prepare your core and lift your legs and hips so that your body forms a straight line. Hold the position for the set time, then lower your hips to the starting position.

Muscle Groups

Swiss Ball Side Plank targets Abs, Obliques as seen below.

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Exercise Tip

  • Hold the bar, tensing your buttocks so that the main load falls on the hips.