Side Plank, Beginner

Lie on your side with your knees bent, and prop your upper body up on your elbow. Raise your hips off the floor, and hold for 6 seconds. Rest for 10 seconds. Repeat 3 to 5 times.

Side Plank, Beginner

Picture of how to do the beginner side-plank exercise
  • Lie on your side with your knees bent, and prop your upper body up on your elbow.
  • Raise your hips off the floor, and hold for 6 seconds.
  • Rest for 10 seconds.
  • Repeat 3 to 5 times.

Current as ofJune 26, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
Joan Rigg, PT, OCS – Physical Therapy

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