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StrengthIntermediate

Side Plank

Equipment:Body Only
Type:Isolation
Force:Isometric

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Obliques

Secondary

Shoulders, Glutes, Abdominals

Video Tutorial

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie on your side with legs extended and stacked.

  2. 2

    Place your bottom elbow directly under your shoulder, forearm flat on the ground.

  3. 3

    Engage core and lift hips off the ground, forming a straight line from head to feet.

  4. 4

    Keep neck neutral and avoid letting hips drop.

  5. 5

    Hold the position for the desired duration, breathing steadily.

  6. 6

    Slowly lower hips back down. Repeat on the other side.