Side Plank with Leg Lift

Side Plank with Leg Lift

Muscles Worked: Core, Hip Abductors, Deltoids

Exercise Type: Compound

Develops: Core Strength, Balance

Exercise Level: Intermediate-Advanced

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place your right elbow on the ground. Extend both legs out so that your body is in one straight line and you’re balancing on the outside edge of your right foot.

2. Make sure toes are forward on both feet (not pointed) and rest your top hand on your upper hip.

3. Exhale and lift your left leg up just higher than the top of your hip.

4. Slowly lower it back to your bottom leg. Continue on for 12 reps, then switch to other side.

BEGINNERS: if this is too difficult then you can bend your knee (shown in picture in blue below) or keep your hip on the floor.

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