Side Plank
Side Plank is a bodyweight core exercise for the core. If you cannot do it, Ab Wheel Rollout or Plank are good swaps.
Muscles worked
Core · main
How to do it
- Lie on your side with your elbow under your shoulder and your feet stacked.
- Lift your hips until your body is one straight line from head to feet.
- Keep your top hip stacked over the bottom one and breathe steadily.
- Hold for the set time, then switch sides.
Watch out: Letting your hips drop towards the floor or rolling forward.
Alternatives
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