Side Plank Lift

Primary muscles
Abs
Secondary muscles
Obliques, Shoulders
Equipment
Body weight
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Lie on your side, supporting your body on one forearm with your elbow directly under your shoulder.
  2. 2 Stack your feet one on top of the other, keeping your body in a straight line from head to heels.
  3. 3 Engage your core and raise your top arm straight up towards the ceiling, keeping it perpendicular to your torso.
  4. 4 Slowly lower your arm back down to your side, maintaining a stable side plank position.
  5. 5 Complete your repetitions on one side, then switch to the other side.

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