Side Plank with Feet on Bench
Muscle Groups: Shoulders, Abs
Side Plank with Feet on Bench focuses on Shoulders, Abs, with Shoulders, Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Side Plank with Feet on Bench with proper form and technique.
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Position a sturdy bench behind you and lie on your side next to it, facing away from the bench.
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Place the outside edge of your top foot and the inside edge of your bottom foot onto the bench, stacking them or placing one slightly in front of the other.
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Prop yourself up on your forearm, ensuring your elbow is directly beneath your shoulder and your forearm is flat on the floor.
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Engage your core and lift your hips off the floor, forming a straight line from your head to your heels.
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Hold this position, keeping your core tight and avoiding any sagging in your hips.
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Slowly lower your hips back to the floor to complete the exercise.
Secondary Muscles
While Side Plank with Feet on Bench primarily targets Shoulders, Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders, Abs . 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 Plank with Feet on Bench, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Side Plank with Feet on Bench, 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.
