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Elbow Side Plank

Main muscle
Abs
Muscle group
Core
Equipment
Bodyweight

How to do it

  1. 1Lie on your side, forearm on the floor directly under your shoulder.
  2. 2Stack your feet or stagger them for balance.
  3. 3Brace your core and lift your hips off the floor.
  4. 4Form a straight line from head to feet.
  5. 5Hold the position without letting your hips sag.
  6. 6Switch sides and repeat.

Coaching cues

  • Straight line head to feet
  • Don't let hips sag
  • Brace the core

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