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Kneeling Side Plank

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3sets
30stime /side
30srest
~4.3kcal/min

How to do it

Muscles worked

Secondary
AbsAbductorsShoulders

Secondary muscles help but are not the main target

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Feel it right

Where you should feel it, the one cue to remember, and quick fixes when you feel it somewhere else.

You should feel it inSide waist

Whole core bracing — abs and glutes tight; shoulders only support.

Key cue (the coach says it during the set)“Squeeze glutes and abs, one straight line.”

Tempo · Hold steady, breathe slowly

Choosing the load: Hold only while the form stays clean; stop when the hips sag or you shake out of control.

Feel it somewhere else? Fix it like this

  • Feel it in Lower backHips sagging. Tuck the tailbone and squeeze the glutes; shorten the hold or drop to the knees.
  • Feel it in ShouldersSinking into the shoulders. Push the floor away and keep the elbows under the shoulders.
  • Feel it in Neck / upper trapsNeck strain. Look at the floor slightly ahead, head in line with the spine.
  • Barely felt itToo light or too fast. Lower for 3 seconds, pause 1 second at the stretch, and pick a load that leaves only 1–2 reps in the tank.
  • Joint painSharp or joint pain is a stop sign: end this set, lower the weight, shorten the range — if it repeats, switch to an easier variation.

During a workout we ask after the first set where you felt it and give the fix right away — and remember it for next time.

Tips

  • Hold the position completely still and keep breathing steadily.
  • Kneel on a mat and keep your hips stacked over your knees.
  • Push the floor away with your forearm so your shoulder does not sink.
  • Stagger your feet, top foot in front, if balancing is difficult.

Common mistakes

  • Letting your hips drop toward the floor.
  • Rolling your chest forward or backward out of line.

Breathing

Breathe slowly and steadily throughout the hold.

Equipment needed

Recommended by goal

Build muscle3–4 sets × 8–12 reps · rest 60–90 s
Strength4–5 sets × 4–6 reps · rest 2–3 min
Endurance2–3 sets × 15–20 reps · rest 30–45 s

Variations of this move

Alternatives for the same muscle