Exercise

Side Plank

What muscles do Side Planks work?

The Side Plank is an isolation exercise that primary targets your obliques. It’s a strength exercise that uses isometric force. Side Planks also train these muscles:
  • Lower Back

What equipment is needed to perform Side Planks?

The Side Plank is a bodyweight exercise, so it does not require any equipment. You can do it anywhere, at the gym or at home.

What type of exercise is the Side Plank?

It’s a strength movement, which makes it an effective exercise if you want to build muscle.

For how long you should do Side Planks?

Since the Side Plank is a strength exercise, we recommend you to do it for 40 seconds.