Side Plank
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- MusclesCore
- EquipmentBodyweight
- LevelBeginner
How to do it
- Lie on your side with your elbow under your shoulder and legs stacked.
- Lift your hips so your body forms a straight line.
- Keep your top hip slightly forward and your neck neutral.
- Hold, then switch sides.
Coaching tips
- Easier: bend your knees and keep them on the floor.
- Hold 15–30 seconds per side.
Common mistakes
- Hips dropping toward the floor.
- Rolling the chest toward the floor.
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