Side plank

hip drop

This side plank improves the strength and stability of your core, which is the foundation of all efficient movement. The hip movement specifically targets your obliques, the abdominal muscles on the sides of your torso.

Exercise profile

Equipment

None

Primary muscle group

obliques

Secondary muscle groups

Shoulders, glutes, hamstrings

1 Begin in a side plank position with your left forearm on the floor and left elbow bent to 90 degrees. Stack your right leg and hip directly over your left leg and hip. Lift your hips to form a straight line from your head to your heels. Place your right hand on your right hip.

2 Use your core to lower your left hip to tap the floor. Then return to the starting position. That is one rep. Repeat on this side for the number of reps given in your workout.

3 Switch to the other side and perform the exercise by lowering your right hip to the floor. Repeat on this side for the number of reps given in your workout.