Side plank
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Obliques
- Low load
- Core and Glutes · Medius
How to do it
Lie on one side with the elbow under the shoulder, then lift the hips so the body forms a straight line. Stack the hips and shoulders and push the floor away with the supporting arm. Do not let the top hip rotate forward or the bottom hip sink — hold only for as long as the line stays honest.
Form cues
- Stack the hips and shoulders
- Push the floor away
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
Shoulder
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.