Side Plank with Leg Lift

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

Steps

  1. 1 Start by lying on your side, supporting your upper body on one forearm with your elbow directly under your shoulder.
  2. 2 Stack your feet and lift your hips off the floor to form a straight line from your head to your heels.
  3. 3 Keeping your core engaged and hips stable, slowly lift your top leg straight up towards the ceiling.
  4. 4 Control the movement as you lower your top leg back down to the starting position, stacking it on your bottom leg.
  5. 5 Complete your repetitions on one side, then switch to the other side.

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