Side Plank with Raised Leg Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Gluteus Medius
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
How to: Side Plank with Raised Leg
- Lie on your side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.
- Prop yourself up on your elbow directly under your shoulder.
- Lift your hips off the ground to form a straight line from head to feet.
- Raise your top leg to hip height while maintaining body alignment.
- Hold this position for a designated time before switching sides.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the hips drop.
- Overextending the neck.
- Not engaging the core properly.
Modifications
- Perform with the opposite knee down for more support.
- Reduce height by not raising the leg as high.
Tips
- Engage your core and avoid sagging at the hips.
- Maintain a straight line from head to feet.
- Focus on controlled movements.
Side Plank with Raised Leg Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
waist
plank
balance
stability