Weighted Side Plank with Knee Tuck
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Weighted Side Plank with Knee Tuck focuses on Obliques, with Hips, Glutes, Shoulders, Adductors, Abductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Side Plank with Knee Tuck with proper form and technique.
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Start by lying on your side, supporting your upper body with one forearm directly under your shoulder.
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Stack your feet one on top of the other and lift your hips off the floor, forming a straight line from head to heels.
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Place a dumbbell on your top hip, holding it in place with your free hand.
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Engage your core and slowly draw your top knee towards your chest, aiming to touch your elbow if possible.
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Pause briefly at the peak of the contraction, squeezing your obliques.
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Slowly extend your leg back to the starting stacked position, maintaining control and keeping your hips elevated.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Side Plank with Knee Tuck primarily targets Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hips, Glutes, 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 Weighted Side Plank with Knee Tuck, 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 Knee Tuck, 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.
