Star side plank
A isolation exercise for the obliques, with help from the glutes, side delts. Equipment: no equipment.
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WorksObliquesGlutesSide delts
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How to do it
- Setup: Side plank on a straight arm.
- Lift the top arm and top leg
- Hold the body in one straight line
Muscles worked

Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all star side plank alternatives.
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