Form cues
- Keep body straight
- Elbow directly under shoulder
- Squeeze glutes
- Don't let hips sag
Exercise
Side Plank
Waist, body weight
A core-strengthening hold performed on one side, engaging the obliques and stabilizing hip muscles.
Target: obliques. Also works: gluteus medius, quadratus lumborum, shoulders.
Steps
- Lie on your side, elbow stacked under shoulder.
- Stack your feet or place one in front of the other.
- Raise hips up to create a straight line.
- Hold body in line, keeping abs and glutes engaged.
- Lower hips gently to finish; switch sides.
Common mistakes
- Letting hips drop
- Shoulder collapsing inward
- Twisting upper body
Breathing
Breathe steadily throughout the hold.
In the app, search for Side Plank and add it to a workout.