Side Kick Plank
Muscle Groups: Obliques, Abductors
Side Kick Plank focuses on Obliques, Abductors, with Lower Back, Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Adductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Side Kick Plank with proper form and technique.
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Begin in a side plank position, supporting your body on your right forearm and the outside edge of your right foot.
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Stack your left foot directly on top of your right foot, and extend your left arm straight up towards the ceiling.
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Ensure your body forms a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core and glutes.
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Keeping your left leg straight, slowly lift it upwards towards the ceiling as high as comfortable, maintaining your balance.
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Pause briefly at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your left leg back down to meet your right foot.
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Continue to hold the side plank position throughout the leg lift and lower.
Secondary Muscles
While Side Kick Plank primarily targets Obliques, Abductors , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Lower Back, Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, 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 Side Kick Plank, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Side Kick 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.
