Side Plank Pull (male)

Side Plank Pull demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start by lying on your side with your elbow directly under your shoulder and your legs straight out
  • 2Stack your feet on top of each other
  • 3Lift your hips off the floor, keeping your body in a straight line
  • 4Hold this position for 20-60 seconds, keeping your hips raised
  • 5Slowly lower yourself back to starting position and switch sides

Tips:

  • Keep your hips high as this better works your obliques
  • Focus on contracting your abs while you lift your hips
  • Try not to let your body tilt forward or backwards, keep it straight
  • Breathe evenly throughout the exercise

Side Plank Pull Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs