The full side plank is a bodyweight core exercise that builds strength in the obliques, hips, and shoulders while also improving spinal stability. Holding the body in a straight line challenges balance and endurance, making it a valuable exercise for injury prevention, posture, and athletic performance.
- Come into side lying with the elbow underneath the shoulder.
- Straighten the legs and position the feet on top of each other.
- Press through the border of each foot and the elbow as you lift the hips away from the floor.
- Ensure you keep the pelvis stacked.