Side Plank with Rotation

• Start in a side plank position, balancing on one forearm and the side of your foot. Make sure your body forms a straight line.

• Engage your core muscles to keep your hips lifted and your back flat. Do not let your hips sag.

• Once balanced, lift your top arm up towards the ceiling. This is your starting position.

• Rotate your torso down as you bring your raised arm underneath your body towards the floor.

• Pause briefly then return back to the starting position, raising your top arm to the ceiling again.

• Complete all repetitions on one side then repeat on the other side.

• Go slow and controlled through the full range of motion, keeping tension in your obliques.

• Focus on initiating the movement through your obliques rather than just your shoulder.

• Perform 10-15 controlled rotations on each side for 2-3 sets. Rest briefly between sets.

• Maintain a straight line from your head to feet throughout the movement. Do not let your hips dip.

• Proper form is very important, so only go as far as you can while maintaining a stable side plank.

• This exercise effectively works the obliques in a stabilizing rotation movement.