Kneeling Side Plank with Leg Lift
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Kneeling Side Plank with Leg Lift focuses on Obliques, with Abductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Kneeling Side Plank with Leg Lift with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your side, supporting your body with your bottom forearm and bottom knee.
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Keep your hips stacked and your core engaged, with both knees bent and the top knee resting on the bottom knee.
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Lift your top bent leg directly upwards, keeping your knee bent and foot flexed.
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Slowly lower your top leg back to the starting position.
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Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch to the other side.
Secondary Muscles
While Kneeling Side Plank with Leg Lift primarily targets Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abductors . 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 Kneeling Side Plank with Leg Lift, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Kneeling Side Plank with Leg Lift, 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.
