Bodyweight

High Side Plank

High Side Plank improves stability and strength, particularly in the core. It engages shoulders and hips while managing to balance on one hand and side foot. An ideal exercise for enhancing balance, underlying strength, and overall body stability.
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High Side Plank instructions
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Start by lying on your side, legs straight and stacked on top of each other.
2
Support your upper body by placing your lower forearm on the ground, elbow directly underneath your shoulder.
3
Raise your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your feet.
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Hold this position for the programmed duration, while breathing normally.
5
Switch to the other side and repeat.
Start by lying on your side, legs straight and stacked on top of each other.
Support your upper body by placing your lower forearm on the ground, elbow directly underneath your shoulder.
Raise your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your feet.
Hold this position for the programmed duration, while breathing normally.
Switch to the other side and repeat.
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