All Exercises
Core · Isolation
Side Plank
Targets Obliques, Core with an optimal working range of 20–45 reps.
Primary Muscles
Obliques, Core
Typical Rep Range
20–45 reps
Core Dominant
Equipment Tier
Bodyweight Only
Bodyweight
Movement Profile
Beginner · Bilateral
Plane: Frontal
Coaching Cues & Execution
Focus on these technical checkpoints on every working set of Side Plank:
- 1 Lie on side with elbow under shoulder and feet stacked
- 2 Elevate hips until body forms straight diagonal line
- 3 Brace obliques and hold steady breathing
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Watch for these form breakdowns as fatigue accumulates across sets:
- ✕ Sagging bottom hip toward floor
- ✕ Rotating top shoulder forward
Substitutions & Variations
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