Core and carries
Side plank
Muscles worked: Obliques · trunk · shoulder stabilisers
How to do it
- Set up. Lie on your side and place your forearm on the floor with the elbow below your shoulder. Align your legs and feet for a stable base.
- Move. Lift your hips into a controlled line from shoulders to feet. Breathe normally and avoid rolling your chest towards the floor.
- Finish. Lower your hips under control when the hold ends. Reset carefully on the other side and repeat as prescribed.
Common mistakes
- Hips dropping.
- Shoulder not stacked over the elbow.
- Rolling forwards.
Where it appears in the member plans
Beginner Reset, Fat-Loss Foundations, 12-Week Home Plan: Bodyweight, 12-Week Home Plan: Dumbbells or Band, Run/Walk Starter Week, Mobility + Core, Cycling Fitness, Cardio & HIIT, Sports Fitness, Walking & Hiking.
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In the member area every exercise has these cues next to your workout log, with last time’s numbers and a suggested target. £9.99 a month on a 12-month plan, or £79 a year, all taxes included.
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