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Side Planks

Beginner, Core, 3 x 30 sec each side

How to do it

Side plank hold on the yoga mat to strengthen the obliques and shoulders.

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Steps

  1. Side Planks: side-lying stacked feet, elbow directly under shoulder.

    Lie on your side on the yoga mat. Stack your feet and place your elbow directly under your shoulder.

  2. Side Planks: raised straight body with top hand on hip (chosen allowed variant).

    Lift your hips so your body forms a straight line from head to heels. Keep your core engaged and your top hand on your hip or reaching upward.

  3. Side Planks: same hold with head-hip-heel alignment guide.

    Hold the position without letting your hips drop. Keep your neck in line with your spine.

  4. Side Planks: lowering arc plus opposite-side inset.

    Lower with control, then repeat on the other side.

Stop if you feel pain. This is general guidance, not medical advice.

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