Side Plank
How to do it step by step, and the muscles it works.
- Body part
- Core
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Type
- Isolation
Position 1 of 2
Position 2 of 2
How to do it
- Lie on your side with your elbow directly under your shoulder and your legs stacked.
- Lift your hips until your body forms a straight line from head to feet.
- Brace your core and don't let your hips sag or drift backward.
- Hold steady while breathing calmly, then switch sides.
Warm up first and pick a weight you can control through the whole movement. Stop if something hurts.
Muscles worked
Also known as
Side Bridge · Forearm Side Plank · Side Plank (Bodyweight)