Side Plank: How to Do It and When to Progress
- Beginner
How to do it
Lie on your side and prop yourself up on your forearm, elbow under your shoulder. Lift your hips until your body forms a straight line from head to feet. Hold the position, then switch sides.
Target range
Aim for 20 to 40 seconds per side in each set.
Ready for the next step
When you reach 40 seconds in every set, you are ready for the next level: Side Plank with Leg Raise.
Where it fits
Step 2 in the Side Plank progression, which runs from easier to harder.
Related: Short Copenhagen Plank
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