Side Plank with Feet on Bench
- Primary muscles
- Abs
- Secondary muscles
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Other
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Position a sturdy bench behind you and lie on your side next to it, facing away from the bench.
- 2 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.
- 3 Prop yourself up on your forearm, ensuring your elbow is directly beneath your shoulder and your forearm is flat on the floor.
- 4 Engage your core and lift your hips off the floor, forming a straight line from your head to your heels.
- 5 Hold this position, keeping your core tight and avoiding any sagging in your hips.
- 6 Slowly lower your hips back to the floor to complete the exercise.