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Anti-Flexion Lateral Side Plank

An advanced core stability exercise that targets the obliques, shoulders, and core through a side plank position that resists lateral flexion to improve core strength and stability.

Exercise Overview

Category

Functional Training

Exercise_Type

Strength

Difficulty_Level

Advanced

Technique

Lie on your side with your forearm on the ground and your feet stacked. Lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from head to feet. Hold the position while resisting any lateral flexion movement.

Starting Position

Begin lying on your side with your forearm on the ground and feet stacked, ready to lift into the side plank position.

Finishing Position

Hold the side plank position with hips lifted and body forming a straight line, resisting lateral flexion.

Form Cues

Keep body straight, engage core, resist lateral movement, breathe steadily

Common Mistakes

Sagging hips, allowing lateral flexion, not engaging core, poor alignment

Progression Tips

Add leg lifts, hold longer, perform on unstable surface, or add arm movements.

Regression Tips

Use knee support, perform on ground, or use wall for support.

Safety Notes

Maintain proper form to avoid shoulder and wrist strain. Stop if you experience pain in the shoulders, wrists, or lower back. Focus on resisting lateral flexion throughout the movement.