Bodyweight Incline Side Plank Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductors, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Adductor Longus, Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Medius, Adductor Brevis, Gracilis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 3.5
- Alternate Names
- Incline Side Plank
How to: Bodyweight Incline Side Plank
- Lie on your side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.
- Lift your upper body and hips off the ground, supported by your forearm.
- Ensure that your elbow is directly below your shoulder.
- Hold the position for the desired time, keeping the body in a straight line.
- Switch sides after completing one side.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the hips drop or rise.
- Holding the position without engaging the core.
- Not keeping a straight line with the body.
Modifications
- Kneeling side plank for less intensity
- Use a cushion under the elbow for added comfort
Tips
- Ensure your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
- Engage your core muscles to maintain stability.
- Avoid letting your hips sag towards the ground.
Bodyweight Incline Side Plank Alternatives
Tags
core
obliques
stability
bodyweight
strength
intermediate