Modified Side Planks
How to Do Modified Side Planks
- Kneel on a yoga/exercise mat or towel with your feet out behind you.
- Slowly lower yourself down to one side and ground your elbow and forearm so that it runs perpendicular to your body.
- Embrace your core and hold this modified side plank for the designated amount of time.
- Perform the same movement on the other side!
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Related Abs And Obliques Exercises
TRX Suspension Straps Atomic Push-ups / Pushups
Medicine Ball Chest Pass
Static Push-up / Pushup Hold
Modified Side Planks Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Modified Side Planks targets abs and obliques. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is an at-home exercise. Equipment required: no equipment.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Trx suspension straps atomic push-ups / pushups, medicine ball chest pass and static push-up / pushup hold. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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