Weighted Kneeling Side Plank with Leg Lift
Muscle Groups: Obliques, Abductors
Weighted Kneeling Side Plank with Leg Lift focuses on Obliques, Abductors.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Kneeling Side Plank with Leg Lift with proper form and technique.
- 1
Kneel on the floor and position yourself on one forearm, with your elbow directly under your shoulder.
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Extend your top leg straight out to the side, keeping the bottom knee on the floor.
- 3
Place a dumbbell on your top hip, ensuring your body forms a straight line from your head to your bottom knee.
- 4
Engage your core and glutes, then slowly lift your extended top leg upwards towards the ceiling.
- 5
Hold the leg briefly at the top, maintaining a stable side plank position without letting your hips drop.
- 6
Gently lower your top leg back down to the starting position with control.
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