Side Bend
A side plank variation with a dip and lift that strengthens obliques.
1 min
Inhale to dip, exhale to lift
1Setup
Sit sideways, legs stacked, knees slightly bent. Bottom hand under shoulder. Top arm rests on top leg.
2Execution
1. Push up to side plank, straighten legs. 2. Reach top arm overhead, creating arc with body. 3. Lower hip toward mat (don't touch). 4. Lift back to arc position. 5. Repeat 5-8 times. 6. Lower and switch sides.
Tips for Better Form
- ✓Push floor away with bottom hand
- ✓Stack shoulders
- ✓Create one long line
- ✓Keep hips from rotating