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Side Plank Elbow Foot

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Side Plank Elbow Foot Overview

The Side plank elbow foot workout is a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the obliques.

It involves balancing on one elbow and foot while lifting the hips off the ground.

This workout effectively engages the oblique muscles without putting excessive strain on secondary muscles.

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Side Plank Elbow Foot Instructions

  1. Start by lying on your side, propping yourself up on your elbow.
  2. Stack your feet on top of each other, keeping your legs straight.
  3. Lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your feet.
  4. Engage your core muscles and hold this position for a few seconds.
  5. Lower your hips back down to the ground.
  6. Repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other side.

Side Plank Elbow Foot Tips

  1. Start by lying on your side, propping yourself up on your elbow and placing your feet together.
  2. Engage your core and lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your feet.
  3. Focus on squeezing your obliques, the muscles on the sides of your torso, to maintain stability and control throughout the exercise.
  4. Avoid letting your hips sag or rotate forward; keep them lifted and aligned with your shoulders and feet.
  5. For added challenge, lift your top leg and hold it in the air, engaging your glutes and obliques even more.
  6. Remember to breathe steadily throughout the exercise, inhaling deeply through your nose and exhaling fully through your mouth.

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