Side Plank

How to Left-Side Plank

You Should Feel This: Abs

Exercise Families: Plank

Trainer: Ashley Steele

Steps:

1. Place your left elbow on the ground with your right hand along your right thigh. Extend your legs long, and lift your hips in the air so that your body is in a straight line as you balance on your left foot.

2. Hold the side plank position on your left side for the specified amount of time. Keep your core strong by tightening your abs throughout the plank.

3. Focus on keeping your hips level to the ground, not allowing them to tilt, drop, or 'sag' towards the floor.

4. You should feel this exercise challenging your core, glutes, hip abductors, and shoulders.

Alternative Exercises:

Side Crunch • Plank

How to Right-Side Plank

You Should Feel This: Abs

Exercise Families: Plank

Trainer: Ashley Steele

Steps:

1. Place your right elbow on the ground with your left hand along your left thigh. Extend your legs long, and lift your hips in the air so that your body is in a straight line as you balance on your right foot.

2. Hold the side plank position on your right side for the specified amount of time. Keep your core strong by tightening your abs throughout the plank.

3. Focus on keeping your hips level to the ground, not allowing them to tilt, drop, or 'sag' towards the floor.

4. You should feel this exercise challenging your core, glutes, hip abductors, and shoulders.

Alternative Exercises:

Side Crunch • Plank