Core · Regular

Side Plank

A sideways hold on one forearm and your feet that builds the side of your trunk and your hip stabilisers.

Demo by Lena, an AI coach.

Works

obliques; also abs, glutes, shoulders

Kit

Mat

Dose

20 seconds each side

It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.

Set up

Lie on your side with your elbow under your shoulder and your legs straight and stacked, then lift your hips until your body is a straight line.

While you move

• Hips high and forward
• Elbow under shoulder
• Stack your ribs over your hips
• Breathe, keep the line

Avoid

• Letting your bottom hip sag toward the floor
• Rolling your chest toward the floor
• Placing your elbow away from your shoulder

Take care if you have trouble with your shoulders.

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