Weighted Side Plank with Reach Under
Muscle Groups: Obliques, Abs
Weighted 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 Weighted Side Plank with Reach Under with proper form and technique.
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Begin in a side plank position on your left forearm, stacking your feet or placing your right foot in front of your left.
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Lift your hips so your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels, and hold a dumbbell in your right hand, resting it on your right hip.
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Keeping your hips elevated and stable, rotate your torso downwards and reach your right arm with the dumbbell under your body, towards the floor behind you.
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Control the movement as you rotate your torso back to the starting side plank position, bringing the dumbbell back to your right hip.
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Complete all repetitions on one side before switching to the other side.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted 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 Weighted 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 Weighted 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.
