Side Plank, Intermediate

Lie on your side, and prop your upper body up on your elbow. Keeping your legs straight, lift your hips off the floor and hold for 6 seconds. Build up to at least 30 seconds over time. Rest for 30 seconds. Repeat 3 to 5 times.

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Adam Husney MDJoan Rigg PT OCSKathleen Romito MDWilliam H. Blahd Jr. MD FACEP

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Side Plank, Intermediate

Picture of how to do the intermediate side-plank exercise
  • Lie on your side, and prop your upper body up on your elbow.
  • Keeping your legs straight, lift your hips off the floor and hold for 6 seconds. Build up to at least 30 seconds over time.
  • Rest for 30 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

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.

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Adam Husney MDJoan Rigg PT OCSKathleen Romito MDWilliam H. Blahd Jr. MD FACEP

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