isometric · beginner · single side
Knee Side Plank
Also called: Modified Side Plank, Short-Lever Side Plank
Coaching cues
- Elbow under shoulder, knees stacked and bent
- Lift the hips until you're straight from head to knees
- Press the floor away through the forearm
- Chest open — don't roll forward
Common mistakes
- Hips left resting on the floor
- Chest rolling toward the ground
- Shoulder shrugged into the ear
Take care with: shoulder. Members who list these injuries never see this exercise in a program.
Easier: Knee Plank
Harder: Side Plank