Inchworm to Side Plank
Muscle Groups: Abs, Shoulders, Obliques
Inchworm to Side Plank focuses on Abs, Shoulders, Obliques, with Chest, Triceps, Lower Back working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Inchworm to Side Plank with proper form and technique.
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Start standing tall with your feet hip-width apart and arms at your sides.
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Hinge at your hips, keeping your legs relatively straight, and place your hands on the floor in front of your feet.
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Walk your hands forward, one at a time, until you reach a high plank position with your shoulders stacked over your wrists and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
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From the plank, shift your weight to your left hand and the outside of your left foot, then rotate your body to the right.
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Extend your right arm straight up towards the ceiling, stacking your right foot on top of your left, and hold this side plank position.
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Carefully return to the high plank position, placing your right hand back on the floor and squaring your hips and shoulders.
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Shift your weight to your right hand and the outside of your right foot, then rotate your body to the left.
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Extend your left arm straight up towards the ceiling, stacking your left foot on top of your right, and hold this side plank position.
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Carefully return to the high plank position, placing your left hand back on the floor and squaring your hips and shoulders.
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Walk your hands back towards your feet, keeping your legs as straight as possible.
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Once your hands are close to your feet, slowly stand up tall to return to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Inchworm to Side Plank primarily targets Abs, Shoulders, Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Chest, Triceps, Lower Back . 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 Inchworm to Side Plank, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Inchworm to Side Plank, 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.
