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Side plank: how to do it with good form

The side plank trains the obliques and the side of the trunk — important for a stable back.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Lie on your side with your elbow under your shoulder and legs straight.

  2. 2

    Lift your hips until your body is straight from head to feet.

  3. 3

    Hold the position and breathe steadily.

  4. 4

    Switch sides after the time.

Common mistakes

  • Hips sagging towards the floor.
  • Rotating forward or back.
  • Elbow far from the shoulder.

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