Side-Plank with Raised Leg
Strengthen your core & obliques! The Side-Plank with Raised Leg challenges stability and builds a stronger, more toned midsection.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Lie on your side with your feet stacked on top of one another.
2. Push yourself up into a side plank position, supporting your body weight on the forearm of your lower arm, which should be bent at a 90-degree angle. Ensure your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels.
3. Keep your free hand on your hip or extended upward towards the ceiling.
4. Once you are stable, raise the top leg up as high as possible without compromising your hip or waist position. Keep your body straight without it dropping or piking up at the hips.
5. Hold this raised leg position for the desired duration, maintaining a tight core and level hips.
6. Slowly lower the leg back to the resting position on top of the lower leg.
7. Repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions or duration. Make sure to switch sides to work both sets of oblique muscles evenly.
Remember to breathe steadily throughout the exercise and keep the core muscles engaged. It is important not to let your hips sag towards the floor, as this can reduce the effectiveness of the exercise and increase the risk of injury.
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