This guide to the Side Plank will help you learn how and why to include this valuable exercise into your training.

What is the Side Plank?

The movement is an isometric hold exercise where the body is turned sideways and is supported by the feet and elbow. The shoulders, hips, knees and feet are all positioned in a single line.

Core strength and balance is necessary to keep the body in the proper position.

What Muscles Does the Side Plank Work?

The movement primarily targets and strengthens the obliques, two layers of muscles that run along the sides of the core.

The purpose of these muscles is to enable the body to rotate and twist the trunk. The obliques also protect the spine as well.

The exercise works the hips, back, glutes and legs as well. • Obliques • Transversus abdomini

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