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🎯 Side Plank

Hold body in a straight line on your side. Targets obliques and quadratus lumborum.

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How to do the Side Plank

  1. Lie on your side, forearm on the floor
  2. Lift hips so body forms a straight line
  3. Stack feet (or stagger for easier)
  4. Hold without dropping hips

Form tips

  • Squeeze obliques
  • Use bent knees for easier version

Muscles worked

Obliques, Quadratus lumborum, Glute medius

When to be cautious

  • Shoulder injury
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