Banded Side Plank Leg Lifts
Muscle Groups: Obliques, Abductors
Banded Side Plank Leg Lifts focuses on Obliques, Abductors, with Abs, Adductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Banded Side Plank Leg Lifts with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your side with your forearm on the floor, elbow directly under your shoulder, and a resistance band looped around your ankles.
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Stack your feet and hips, then lift your hips off the floor to form a straight line from your head to your heels, engaging your core in a side plank position.
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Keeping your core stable and hips stacked, slowly lift your top leg straight up towards the ceiling, stretching the resistance band.
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Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower your leg back down to meet your bottom foot, maintaining tension in the band.
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Repeat the leg lift for the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other side.
Secondary Muscles
While Banded Side Plank Leg Lifts primarily targets Obliques, Abductors , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, Adductors . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Banded Side Plank Leg Lifts, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Banded Side Plank Leg Lifts, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
