Exercise technique

bodyweight incline side plank

The bodyweight incline side plank is a core stability exercise that targets the abs, with secondary emphasis on the obliques and shoulders. It involves holding a plank position on your side with your body supported by your forearm and feet, focusing on maintaining a straight line and engaging the core.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Start by lying on your side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.
  2. Place your forearm on the ground directly below your shoulder, with your elbow bent at a 90-degree angle.
  3. Engage your core and lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your feet.
  4. Hold this position for the desired amount of time.
  5. Lower your hips back down to the ground and repeat on the other side.

Which other muscles are involved?

Obliques, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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