Lie on one side, up on one elbow, and lift your hips off the floor.
Side plank
How to do it
- Elbow right under your shoulder.
- Hips high, body in one line.
- Swap sides so both do the same.
- Nothing at all
- Enough floor to lie down on, arms out.
- A rug or a mat, and nothing sharp where you put your hands.
Watch out for this
Make it fit you
The right version is the hardest one you can still do properly. That is not a kindness, it is how this works.
Easier
- Bend your knees and rest them on the floor.
Harder
- Hold your top arm straight up at the ceiling.
What it trains
💪 Strength🦩 Balance🔋 Staying power
Which muscles do the work
Side musclesBelly musclesShoulder muscleBottom muscles
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