ComboObliquesCoreShoulders
Modified Side Plank/Arm in Air
The Modified Side Plank with the top arm extended overhead drops the bottom knee for support while still challenging the obliques with the arm reach.
Equipment: None
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Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Lie on your right side with your right hand flat on the floor.
- 2
Bend your right knee and place it on the floor behind you for support.
- 3
Press through your right hand to lift your hips.
- 4
Extend your left arm straight up toward the ceiling.
- 5
Keep your core tight and your hips lifted.
- 6
Hold for the prescribed time, then switch sides.
Notes
The knee support makes this variation accessible while the arm reach adds a balance challenge. Focus on keeping your hips lifted and your top arm reaching tall.
Muscles worked
ObliquesCoreShoulders
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