Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Side Plank, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
Coming soon toiPhone
Coming soon toAndroid
Muscles worked
| Main | Obliques |
| Also | Transverse abdominis, Gluteus medius |
Setup
Keep the supporting elbow under the shoulder and the body in one plane.
How to do it well
- Stack the feet and prop on one elbow
- Lift the hips into a straight line
- Brace the obliques
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips drop
- Rotating the torso forward
Free programs with Side Plank
- Bodyweight Full Body (3 day)
- Desk Worker Reset (3 day)
- Runner's Strength (2 day)
- Hiking and Trail Strength (2 day)
- Golf and Racquet Rotation (2 day)
- Core and Posture (2 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.