Build Core Strength with Low Side Plank Twists

Low Side Plank Twists

One Side

Other Side

Rep Range

Time Based

Hints

Begin in a low side plank position with your elbow directly beneath your shoulder and your legs stacked. Your free hand should start extended towards the ceiling. As you engage your core and maintain a straight alignment from head to heels, sweep your free arm in a wide arc beneath your torso, allowing your body to follow the twist slightly. As you return to the initial position, lead with the arm, extending it back up towards the ceiling in the same arcing motion, ensuring that the movement is fluid and controlled.

Common Mistakes

Avoid sinking into the supporting shoulder; keep the joint strong and engaged. Prevent your hips from sagging towards the floor, as this can diminish the efficacy of the exercise and potentially place strain on the lower back. Refrain from over-rotating; it's essential to maintain control throughout the movement and focus on the oblique muscles.

Breathing

Inhale while in the initial side plank position. Exhale as you sweep your arm beneath your torso and twist. Inhale once again as you extend the arm back towards the ceiling, preparing for the subsequent repetition

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Core

Secondary Muscles

Lower Body, Lower Back

Tertiary Muscles

Traps, Latissimus Dorsi, Front Shoulders, Rear Shoulders, Triceps