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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Modified side planks is a at-home work out exercise that targets abs and obliques. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Lying leg raises / lifts, plank shoulder taps / planks and bear crawls are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as modified side planks. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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