Kneeling Side Plank with Leg Lift
Muscle Groups: Obliques, Abductors
Kneeling Side Plank with Leg Lift focuses on Obliques, Abductors, with Abs, Shoulders, Glutes 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 with your bottom knee bent at 90 degrees and directly under your hip.
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Support your upper body with your bottom forearm, ensuring your elbow is directly under your shoulder.
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Extend your top leg straight out, aligning your body from your head to your top heel, and place your top hand on your hip.
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Keeping your core engaged and your body stable, slowly lift your top leg straight up towards the ceiling.
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Gently lower your top leg back down to the starting position with control.
Secondary Muscles
While Kneeling Side Plank with Leg Lift primarily targets Obliques, Abductors , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, Shoulders, Glutes . 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.
