ComboObliquesCoreShoulders
Modified Side Plank/Fingers
The Modified Side Plank with fingers on the floor drops the bottom knee to the ground, making the side plank more accessible while still targeting the obliques.
Equipment: None
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Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Lie on your right side with your right hand flat on the floor, fingers spread.
- 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, forming a straight line from your head to your left foot.
- 4
Keep your core tight and your hips lifted.
- 5
Hold for the prescribed time, then switch sides.
Notes
This is a great starting point before progressing to the full side plank. Focus on keeping your hips lifted and your body in a straight line from head to top foot.
Muscles worked
ObliquesCoreShoulders
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