Rolling Side Plank
Muscle Groups: Abs, Obliques
Rolling Side Plank focuses on Abs, Obliques, with Shoulders, Lower Back, Adductors, Abductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Rolling Side Plank with proper form and technique.
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Begin in a forearm plank position, with your elbows directly under your shoulders and your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
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Engage your core and slowly rotate your body to one side, lifting one forearm off the ground and stacking your feet.
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Extend your top arm towards the ceiling, maintaining a straight line from head to heels in a side plank position.
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Hold this position briefly, then slowly reverse the movement, rotating back to the starting forearm plank position.
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Immediately repeat the movement, rotating to the opposite side to complete one repetition.
Secondary Muscles
While Rolling Side Plank primarily targets Abs, Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders, Lower Back, Adductors, 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 Rolling Side Plank, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Rolling 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.
