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Side Plank

Expert Advice

Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line from head to heels to maximize the effectiveness of this exercise.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Lie on your right side with your legs extended and stacked on top of one another.
  2. Prop your upper body up on your right elbow and forearm.
  3. Lift your hips off the ground, forming a straight line from your ankles to your shoulders.
  4. Hold this position for 20-30 seconds, keeping your abs and glutes tight.
  5. Lower your hips back to the floor and switch to the left side.

Details

Primary
Abs
Abs50%
Glutes
Glutes30%
Secondary
Quads
Quads20%
50%Abs30%Glutes20%Quads
Equipment
Body weight
Body weight
Exercise Type
Strength