Weighted Side Plank with Elbow on Bosu® Balance Trainer
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Weighted Side Plank with Elbow on Bosu® Balance Trainer focuses on Obliques, with Glutes, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Side Plank with Elbow on Bosu® Balance Trainer with proper form and technique.
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Place a Bosu Balance Trainer dome-side up on the floor.
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Lie on your side next to the Bosu, placing your bottom elbow directly on the center of the dome.
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Stack your feet one on top of the other, or place your top foot slightly in front of the bottom one.
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Hold a dumbbell on your top hip with your top hand.
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Engage your core and glutes, then lift your hips off the floor until your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels.
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Maintain this straight line, keeping your core tight and hips stable, ensuring your elbow remains directly under your shoulder.
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Hold the plank position for the desired duration.
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Slowly lower your hips back to the floor to return to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Side Plank with Elbow on Bosu® Balance Trainer primarily targets Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Glutes, Shoulders . 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 Weighted Side Plank with Elbow on Bosu® Balance Trainer, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Side Plank with Elbow on Bosu® Balance Trainer, 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.
