Side Plank Rotations / Elbow Twists
How to Do Side Plank Rotations / Elbow Twists
- Lie on your side on an exercise mat.
- Fully extend your legs with one resting on top of the other.
- Place the hand from your top arm lightly on the side of your head.
- Bend the arm at floor level to 90 degrees. Your upper arm should be bent at the elbow, while your forearm is at 90 degrees. This is the start position.
- Lift your body off the ground and balance on your forearm and the side of your foot, while keeping your body in a straight line.
- Contract your abdominal muscles and relax your shoulders.
- Twist your body so that your elbow lowers towards the ground.
- Once the elbow is pointing to the ground, reverse the movement util you are back in the starting position.
- This completes one rep.
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Side Plank Rotations / Elbow Twists Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Side Plank Rotations / Elbow Twists 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.
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