Side Plank — Left

CoreArmsLegsDifficulty 4/5On hands and knees

How to do it

Lie on your left side and place your left forearm under your shoulder.
Lift your hips and hold a straight line from head to feet or knees without letting your chest collapse.

The left side of your waist and your left shoulder working to hold your hips high.

Demonstration and technique cues from the Military Calisthenics app. Difficulty is the app's content rating.

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For men Difficulty 4/5

Core / Legs / Arms

For men Difficulty 3/5

Core / Arms / Legs

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