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Side Plank Elbow Knee

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Side Plank Elbow Knee Overview

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

It involves assuming a side plank position while resting on the elbow and knee, engaging the core muscles.

While it also engages secondary muscles like the shoulders and hips, the focus remains on the obliques.

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Side Plank Elbow Knee Instructions

  1. Lie on your right side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.
  2. Place your right elbow directly under your shoulder, forearm perpendicular to your body.
  3. Engage your core and lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your feet.
  4. Keep your bodyweight supported on your right forearm and the side of your right foot.
  5. Hold this position for the desired duration, focusing on contracting your obliques.
  6. Lower your hips back down to the ground to complete one repetition.

Side Plank Elbow Knee Tips

  1. Start by lying on your side with your elbow directly beneath your shoulder.
  2. Align your knees and stack them on top of each other.
  3. Engage your core and lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your heels.
  4. Maintain a steady breath and hold the position for 20-30 seconds.
  5. Focus on contracting your obliques, the muscles on the sides of your torso, throughout the exercise.
  6. Repeat on the other side to ensure balanced development of your obliques.

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