Side Plank
- Start on your side with your feet together and one forearm directly below your shoulder.
- Contract your core and raise your hips until your body is in a straight line from head to feet.
- Hold the position without letting your hips drop for the allotted time for each set, then repeat on the other side.
Common Form Mistakes
- Ensure you’re balancing on the side of your foot and not the sole as this is key to prolonging stability.
- Engage your abdominals at all times to keep the body rigid. Forget to do this and your body will likely sway and lose strength.
- Try to keep your head and neck straight. Ideally find a spot on the wall and keep your eyes locked on it.
- The
longer you hold the side plank, the better. Anything in excess of a
minute is good, two minutes plus is excellent. To make the exercise
harder, straighten your supporting arm with the palm flat on the mat.
You can also elevate your feet on an unstable surface such as a Bosu
ball for added difficulty.
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