Side Plank
Explanatory Video
Description
Lie on your side with your feet together and one forearm directly below your shoulder. Contract your core and raise your hips until your body is in a straight line from head to feet. Hold the position without letting your hips sag. Keep your neck neutral and your top arm either on your hip or extended towards the ceiling.
Difficulty & Category
Beginner
Isometric
Affected Muscles
Obliques (Internal)
Obliques (External)
Transversus Abdominis
Gluteus Medius
Deltoid (Lateral)
Body Areas
Core
Glutes
Shoulders
Last updated: 2/26/2026