Side plank
A isolation exercise for the obliques, with help from the abs. Equipment: no equipment.
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How to do it
- Setup: On one forearm, feet stacked.
- Hips high
- Body straight
- Hold each side
Muscles worked
Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all side plank alternatives.
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