Side Plank and Lift

If you've already perfected the side plank and you're ready for something a little more challenging and a lot more rewarding, then get down on the floor and learn how to do a side plank lift! Look good from all sides when you lift and tone those oblique muscles. A stronger all-round core will mean a rockin' bod and fewer injuries, and if you need more reasons to learn the side plank lift, you'll have great posture that shows the world how confident you are about your new body!

How to do (Video)...

Step By Step

Step 1: Start on your right side on the floor and place your right hand on the ground. Line up your right shoulder over your right wrist. Extend your legs out with the left leg stacked on the right leg. Cross your left leg to the front and place your right leg behind you; this will help with staying balanced during the lift. Place your left hand either behind your head or propped on your left hip. Step 2: Lift up your hips until your chest, abdominals, hips and legs form a straight line. Lower your hips back down to the floor after you pause at the top of the movement. Continue lifting and lowering your hips until you fatigue the muscles being used. Switch to your left side and repeat. To make the workout easier, drop the bottom leg to the floor by bending the knee, pointing your bottom foot behind you. For a more difficult workout stack your legs so that your feet balance on top of each other; don’t cross your legs.

Benefits

Benefits: A great exercise that hits your side abdominal muscles called the obliques. Strengthening the abs will lead to less pressure on your joints.