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Side Plank

Side Plank static
Overview

About this exercise

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Lie on your side with your forearm on the floor, elbow beneath your shoulder, and lift your hips to form a straight line from head to feet while engaging your core. Start with bent-knee side planks to develop oblique strength, shoulder stability, and balance, gradually progressing to the full position. Increase the difficulty by incorporating hip dips, leg raises, or weighted side planks while maintaining proper alignment and controlled movement.

Difficulty beginner
Progression level 1 / 7
Movement static
Category static
Anatomy

Muscles involved

Understand which muscle groups carry most of the workload during this movement.

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PrimaryMain workload
Obliques Primary
Abdominals Primary
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SecondarySupporting muscles
Glutes Support
Side Deltoids Support
Serratus Anterior Support
Setup

What you need

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EquipmentFloor
Progression

Your path forward

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