MOVEMENT GUIDE / MAT
Side plank
Stack shoulders over elbow and lift hips, breathing steadily.
Target muscles
Abdominals, obliques and trunk stabilizers
Setup
Breathe normally, brace gently and maintain a stable trunk.
Perform the move
Stack shoulders over elbow and lift hips, breathing steadily. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Practice resisting motion so the limbs can move with control.
Common mistake
Letting the supporting shoulder collapse.
Alternative
Bent-knee side plank
Opens the publisher’s original page. Use your session’s written prescription for sets and repetitions.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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