Bodyweight

Side Plank

The Side Plank, a balance exercise, targets your obliques to enhance your core strength and stability. Regular performance improves balance and posture.
View all exercises
Side Plank instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Begin by lying on your side, with your legs stacked and straight.
2
Using your forearm and elbow on the side you are laying on, push up until your body forms a straight line from your head to your feet.
3
You should feel the slow burn in your side abs and in the arm holding you up.
4
Keep your body straight, avoid raising your hips too high or letting them sag towards the ground.
5
Hold the position for the determined amount of time and then slowly lower your body back down. Repeat on the other side.
Begin by lying on your side, with your legs stacked and straight.
Using your forearm and elbow on the side you are laying on, push up until your body forms a straight line from your head to your feet.
You should feel the slow burn in your side abs and in the arm holding you up.
Keep your body straight, avoid raising your hips too high or letting them sag towards the ground.
Hold the position for the determined amount of time and then slowly lower your body back down. Repeat on the other side.
Equipment needed
Bands
Barbell
Battle Ropes
Bench
Bosu
Box
Cables
Dip Bar
Dumbbell
EZ Curl Bar
Hex Bar
Kettlebell
Ladder
Machine
Pull-Up Bar
Yoga Ball
Muscles used
This is some text inside of a div block.
Back
Front
Strength distributions
This graph shows how much weight men and women could lift for a single maximum-effort rep.
Explore other exercises
Mobility
Floor Leg Adduction with trainwell
Floor Leg Adduction
Floor Leg Adduction strengthens the inner thighs by laying on your side and moving one leg up and down. It helps improve leg strength and makes walking, running and climbing stairs easier.
Try it out
Strength
Seated Kettlebell Curl with trainwell
Seated Kettlebell Curl
Seated Kettlebell Curl is a simple but effective exercise for building bicep strength. Sitting and curling a kettlebell in controlled moves enhances your upper body strength and muscle definition.
Try it out
Bodyweight
Single Arm Side Push Up with trainwell
Single Arm Side Push Up
The Single Arm Side Push Up is a robust upper body exercise targeting the arms, chest, and core. It involves a push-up with one arm while extending the other, improving strength and stability.
Try it out
Start your fitness journey today
Enjoying exercises like Side Plank, but want more personalization? Join trainwell to build a stronger, healthier, and more confident version of you.
Work with a trainer