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Side Planks Exercises
This is a great exercise for the internal obliques. It’s also very easy to add if you’re already doing planks. easy to just role over while you’re already on the floor to do these.
Benefits
Helps flex the spine and maintain control over abdominal muscles and helps stabilize your spine and pelvis, especially the muscles on the side of your torso.
Body Parts Used
Main focus is on the internal oblques.
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Instructions
- Hold yourself in a plank position only on one side.
- Your body can either be supported by your forearm or up on your hand.
- Maintain a rigid position like a “plank”
- Make sure to breathe although your abdominal muscles will be tight.
- Hold for as long as you can. 1 minute is a good goal.
- Turn to your other side and repeat.
Similar Exercises
- Side Bend
- Side crunches
- Plank
Sample Routine
Go here to see samples of complete ab workout routines.
Note: One exercise alone is not sufficient for any goal. All exercises should be part of a comprehensive exercise program. Also, see my list of exercises for more.