Side Plank


Pro Tip

Do not forget to breathe rhythmically throughout the duration of the movement.


How To

  1. Lie on your side with your upper arm positioned directly under your shoulder and forearm rested on the ground, with your other hand on your hips.
  2. Lift yourself up through raising your hips so that your body is straight and angled diagonally upward.
  3. Hold this position for the duration of the movement.
  4. Switch sides.
  5. After all reps are completed, switch sides and repeat the movement. 10 seconds prescribed means you should perform 10 seconds on each side (20 total).

Primary Muscle Groups

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.


Secondary Muscle Groups

This exercises doesn't have any secondary muscle groups

Equipment

Bodyweight Only

This means that the only thing you need to successfully perform the exercise is your body. No other equipment is needed.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment