strength · bodyweight
Side Plank
Targets the obliques and lateral core — critical for spine health.
3 × 20–45 sec per side 8 minrest 60s
Equipment
bodyweight
Rest
60s between sets
Primary muscles
obliques
Also works
shoulders, glutes
How to do it
- Lie on one side, elbow under shoulder, legs stacked.
- Lift hips so body forms a straight line.
- Hold, breathing steadily.
- Switch sides.
Form cues
- ✓Brace core
- ✓Full range of motion
- ✓Slow, controlled tempo
Common mistakes
- ✗Rushing reps
- ✗Losing tension at the top
Progressions
- Master form → add reps → progress to harder variation
