Side plank
Key Benefits
- Strengthens obliques for better lateral core stability.
- Improves hip stabilizer strength to help keep the lower body aligned.
- Supports lower-back health by increasing core support and balance.
- Prepares you for Side Plank with Rotation.
Instructions
- Position yourself sideways on the floor and support your elbow aligned with your shoulder
- Place your opposite hand on your hip
- Keep your knees straight and one foot on top of the other
- Lift your body, aligning your torso, hips, and knees, and hold in isometry
Tips
- Avoid letting your hips drop lower than your torso and/or knees
- Do not misalign your elbow in relation to your shoulder
- Avoid jerks and sudden movements; simply hold still
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Letting the hips drop and losing alignment.
- Collapsing the shoulder forward and overloading the joint.
- Holding your breath and losing trunk control.
Target Muscle
Primary
Secondary
