Swiss Ball Side Plank
- Primary muscles
- Abs
- Secondary muscles
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Stability ball
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Position a Swiss ball beside you and lie on your side with your forearm resting on the top of the ball, ensuring your elbow is directly under your shoulder.
- 2 Stack your feet one on top of the other, or place the top foot slightly in front of the bottom foot for increased stability, keeping your legs straight.
- 3 Engage your core and glutes, then lift your hips off the floor, forming a straight line from your head through your shoulders, hips, and heels.
- 4 Maintain this straight body line, keeping your core tight and avoiding any sagging or twisting of your hips.
- 5 Hold this side plank position for the desired duration, then gently lower your hips back to the floor to complete the exercise.
