bodyweight·accessory
Side Plank
coreobliquesshouldersglutes
How to
The technique.
- 01
Lie on your side, propped up on one forearm, with your elbow directly under your shoulder.
- 02
Stack your feet or place one in front of the other for stability.
- 03
Lift your hips off the floor, forming a straight line from head to heels.
- 04
Engage your core and glutes, keeping your body rigid.
- 05
Hold this position for the desired duration, breathing deeply.
Common mistakes
What goes wrong.
- ×Allowing hips to sag towards the floor, losing core engagement.
- ×Not keeping the body in a straight line, rotating forward or backward.
- ×Shrugging the supporting shoulder up to the ear, creating tension.
- ×Looking down excessively, straining the neck.
- ×Relying on the supporting arm for all stability, neglecting core.
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