CALISTHENICSCore Bodyweight
How to Do Side Plank
Lie on your side, elbow directly under shoulder. Lift hips — body is one straight line from head to heel. Hold. Do not let the hip sag. Both sides. Add hip dips for extra work.
Step-by-Step Form Guide
Follow these cues for correct Side Plank form
1
Setup
Lie on your side, elbow directly under shoulder
2
Movement
Lift hips — body is one straight line from head to heel. Hold. Do not let the hip sag. Both sides
3
Lockout
Add hip dips for extra work
Coaching Cues
✓Elbow directly under the shoulder — a misaligned elbow collapses everything
✓Drive the hip up until your body is a perfectly straight line, then hold
✓Stack feet or stagger them for balance — both positions are valid
Muscles Worked
Primary: Core
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