Side Plank
These notes combine advice from 6 reviewed passages across 4 workouts.
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Hold the side plank with the body rigid and facing sideways. This position uses body stiffness to maintain balance. [1] [3]
Alignment
Section titled “Alignment”Keep the body straight and lift fully through the supporting shoulder. Keep the torso facing sideways instead of turning inward, and hold the head straight. [3] [4] [5]
If the body tilts, check the placement of the supporting hand and elbow. [2]
Foot position
Section titled “Foot position”The feet may be stacked one on top of the other. They may also be spread apart. [1] [4]
Comfort adjustments
Section titled “Comfort adjustments”Sources
Section titled “Sources”1. 2024-02-26, 4168.5-4185.7s
Workout: workout:2024-02-26
Passage: passage:2024-02-26:001435-001443
2. 2024-02-26, 4297.2-4309.6s
Workout: workout:2024-02-26
Passage: passage:2024-02-26:001536-001540
3. 2024-02-26, 4315.2-4327.7s
Workout: workout:2024-02-26
Passage: passage:2024-02-26:001543-001551
4. 2024-10-01, 1528.9-1536.5s
Workout: workout:2024-10-01
Passage: passage:2024-10-01:000452-000454
5. 2025-04-16, 4022.4-4029.8s
Workout: workout:2025-04-16
Passage: passage:2025-04-16:001461-001468
6. 2026-04-28, 4011.8-4014.7s
Workout: workout:2026-04-28
Passage: passage:2026-04-28:001161-001162