Side Plank
obliques
quadratus lumborum
gluteus medius
gluteus maximus
adductors
abdominals
bodyweight
Setup
Lie on your side with your legs straight and stacked. Place your forearm on the floor directly under your shoulder, ensuring the elbow is aligned with your body.
How to perform
- Engage your core and lift your hips off the floor, creating a straight line from your ankles to your head.
- Hold the position for the desired amount of time.
- Lower your hips back to the starting position with control.
- Repeat on the other side.
Form cues
- Keep your body in a straight line.
- Don't let your hips drop.
- Keep your neck aligned with your spine.
- Breathe steadily.
Common mistakes
- Hips sagging or being pushed too high.
- Shoulder not stacked directly above the elbow.
- Twisting the torso.
- Holding your breath.