Side Plank with Knee Circle

Primary muscles
Abs
Secondary muscles
Abductors, Obliques
Equipment
Other
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Lie on your side with your forearm directly under your shoulder, stacking your feet and legs.
  2. 2 Engage your core and lift your hips off the floor, forming a straight line from your head to your heels.
  3. 3 Extend your top leg straight out, keeping it in line with your body.
  4. 4 Bend your top knee and bring it forward towards your chest, then sweep it in a circular motion towards the ceiling.
  5. 5 Continue the circular motion by extending your leg back and down, returning it to the starting extended position.
  6. 6 Complete the desired number of repetitions on one side before switching to the other.

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