Side Plank

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You don't have to be a fan of yoga to enjoy the benefits of learning how to do a side plank. If you need a stronger core or just more balance the side plank can help you get there with just a little bit of hard work. Since there's no equipment necessary you can hold a side plank anyplace you have the space to do it. Best of all, this is a relatively easy exercise that produces major results!

How to do (Video)...

Step By Step

Step 1: Lie on your right side on the floor. Step 2: Place your right hand on the floor and lift your hips off the floor so that they are in a straight line with the rest of your torso and legs. Your right shoulder should be over your right wrist. Stack your legs on top of each other with the edge of your bottom right foot in contact with the floor. Place your left arm straight up above your left shoulder. Hold the pose for 15 to 30 seconds then lower your hips and release to the floor. Repeat the pose on the left side. To make the move more difficult, try it on an unstable surface like a bosu ball. To make it less difficult, bend your bottom knee and drop your bottom leg to the floor.

Benefits

Benefits: Chiefly works the core muscles in your abdominals along with strengthening your arms. This pose helps to improve your sense of balance. 

Superset with

Superset with: Superman, to build stronger muscles in your lower back.

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