Side Plank, Intermediate
Side Plank, Intermediate
Side Plank, Intermediate
- Lie on your side, and prop your upper body up on your elbow.
- Keeping your legs straight, lift your hips off the floor and hold for 6 seconds. Build up to at least 30 seconds over time.
- Rest for 30 seconds.
- Repeat 3 to 5 times.
- Switch to your other side and repeat steps 1 through 4.
Current as of: November 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Joan Rigg PT, OCS - Physical Therapy
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