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Side Plank demoSide Plank demo
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Side Plank

Muscles worked

  • Obliques
  • Abs

How to do it

  1. Lie on your side and prop yourself on your forearm with elbow under your shoulder
  2. Lift your hips so your body is straight from head to feet
  3. Hold, then switch sides

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