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Side Plank

Targets the obliques and lateral core — critical for spine health.

3 × 20–45 sec per side 8 minrest 60s

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Equipment
bodyweight
Rest
60s between sets
Primary muscles
obliques
Also works
shoulders, glutes

How to do it

  1. Lie on one side, elbow under shoulder, legs stacked.
  2. Lift hips so body forms a straight line.
  3. Hold, breathing steadily.
  4. 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

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