Exercises / Beginner
Side plank
- Abs
- Obliques
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.
- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 2
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into a side-lying position on the floor, supporting one forearm and the side of your feet.
Try to keep your hip from dropping.
This is used as a basic core preparation for the flag.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Abs
Obliques
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength15
- Explosivity0
- Technique15
- Cardio0
- Mobility15
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Intermediate
Core Master
Abs ∙ Hip Flexors ∙ Obliques ∙ Lower Chest
43 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Home Workout - Legs & Core
Quadriceps ∙ Glutes ∙ Hamstrings ∙ Lumbar
52 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Tien - Core intermediate
Abs ∙ Obliques ∙ Hip Flexors ∙ Biceps
43 min · 6 exercises
Beginner
Shoulders - Abs
Abs ∙ Obliques ∙ Hip Flexors ∙ Triceps
44 min · 7 exercises
Intermediate
Abs Killer
Abs ∙ Hip Flexors ∙ Triceps ∙ Lower Chest
24 min · 5 exercises
Intermediate
Full Core Fast Training
Abs ∙ Obliques ∙ Hip Flexors ∙ Lats
22 min · 4 exercises
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