Side plank

Try to keep a straight line from your heels to shoulders
Primary target:
Stomach (Obliques)
Secondary target:
Stomach (Abdominals)
Difficulty:
(5/10)
Equipment required:
How many reps should I do?
What weight should I use?

Techniques

To perform the Side plank safely, please follow these steps:
  1. Start by laying on your side with one elbow underneath you and your arm pointing forward
  2. Now raise your body off the floor so there is straight line from your heels to shoulders
  3. Be sure to keep your stomach muscles contracted throughout the exercise
  4. Hold as still as you can for as long as you can

Alternatives

Hula hoop
Oblique stretch on fitball
Wood chop with resistance band
Oblique stretch
Oblique stretch with raised arm
Side bends on fitball