Side Plank for Abs & Lower Back

Exercise Mat Abs Abs: Side Back Back: Lower Buttocks Core Hip Stabilizers Outer Thigh - Hip Shoulder: Rear Shoulder: Side Shoulder: Front Trapezius: Middle

A full-body exercise to improve trunk stability.

Instructions

  1. The starting position is on the floor or a yoga mat, resting propped up on one elbow, with your knees stacked on top of each other and slightly bent.

  2. Engage your core, exhale and lift your hip off of the floor until you are forming a straight line from your knees to your head.

  3. If you can, lift the top leg slightly, hold for about 10 seconds. Inhale and lower the leg slowly and return to the starting position. Repeat the exercise 3-5 times on each side.

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