Side Plank with Reach Under
Muscle Groups: Obliques, Abs
Side Plank with Reach Under focuses on Obliques, Abs, with Shoulders, Adductors, Abductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Side Plank with Reach Under with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your side, supporting your body on one forearm and the side of your foot.
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Ensure your body forms a straight line from head to heels, with your hips lifted off the floor.
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Extend your top arm straight up towards the ceiling, stacking your shoulders and hips.
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Slowly rotate your torso downwards and thread your top arm underneath your body.
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Reach as far as you can towards the wall behind you, feeling a twist in your core.
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Unwind the movement, rotating your torso back to the starting side plank position.
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Extend your top arm straight up towards the ceiling again.
Secondary Muscles
While Side Plank with Reach Under primarily targets Obliques, Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include 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 Reach Under, 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 Reach Under, 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.
