Side Plank with Knee Tuck
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Side Plank with Knee Tuck focuses on Obliques, with Glutes, Shoulders, Adductors, Abductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Side Plank with Knee Tuck with proper form and technique.
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Begin in a side plank position, supporting your body on your forearm and the side of your foot, with your top leg stacked directly over your bottom leg.
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Ensure your body forms a straight line from head to heels, with your hips lifted and core engaged.
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Keeping your hips stable and elevated, draw your top knee towards your chest.
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Actively engage your obliques as you bring your knee forward.
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Slowly extend your leg back to the starting side plank position, stacking it over your bottom leg.
Secondary Muscles
While Side Plank with Knee Tuck primarily targets Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Glutes, Shoulders, Adductors, Abductors . 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 Knee Tuck, 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 Knee Tuck, 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.
