How to do the Side Plank

The Side Plank is a core move. You can do it at home on one mat, with no jumping and nothing that shakes the floor.

• Level 3/5
• Core
• No equipment
• One side at a time

Form cues

1. Elbow right under your shoulder
2. One line from head to feet
3. Don't let your hips sag, switch sides halfway

Muscles worked

Core — Lift your hips with your side

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