Exercises

Side Plank

A plank on one forearm, working the sides of your core.

Side Plank demonstration
Works Obliques, core, shouldersKit None

How to do it

  1. Lie on your side with your elbow under your shoulder.
  2. Stack your feet, or stagger them for balance.
  3. Lift your hips so your body forms a straight line.
  4. Hold, then switch sides.

Workouts with side plank

19 workouts in the Biohack Tracker library use this exercise, including:

  • Balance Hinge Run · 21-15-9 · Longevity
  • Power Life Lift · Strength sets · Longevity
  • Base Strength · EMOM · 20 min · Longevity
  • Zone Balance · AMRAP · 18 min · Longevity
  • Zone Squat · FOR TIME · Longevity
  • Zone Stable · FOR TIME · Longevity
  • Beginner Circuit · ROUNDS · General health
  • Light Grind · FOR TIME · General health

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