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Side Plank Elbow Foot Star

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Side Plank Elbow Foot Star Overview

The Side plank elbow foot star workout primarily engages the Obliques and Abductor muscles using bodyweight.

The bodyweight provides resistance, activating the targeted muscles without overstating its effect on secondary muscles.

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Side Plank Elbow Foot Star Instructions

  1. Start by lying on your right side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.
  2. Place your right elbow directly under your shoulder, bending your arm at a 90-degree angle.
  3. Lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your feet.
  4. Extend your left arm straight up towards the ceiling, forming a star shape with your body.
  5. Hold this position for a few seconds, focusing on engaging your core and keeping your body aligned.

Side Plank Elbow Foot Star Tips

  1. Start by lying on your side with your elbow directly under your shoulder and your legs extended.
  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 waist, to maintain stability and support.
  4. Keep your abductors, the muscles on the outer thighs, activated by pressing your top foot firmly into the ground.
  5. Avoid sagging or collapsing by imagining a string pulling your top hip up towards the ceiling.
  6. Remember to breathe steadily throughout the exercise, inhaling and exhaling deeply to maintain control and focus.
  7. For an extra challenge, try lifting your top leg and extending it towards the ceiling while maintaining proper form.

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