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Exercise guide
TRX Side Plank
A side plank with both feet suspended in TRX cradles, intensifying the demand on the obliques.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- obliques · transverse abdominis · gluteus medius · lateral deltoid
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- Suspension trainer
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
How to perform the movement
- Place both feet in the TRX foot cradles and lie on your side.
- Prop up on your bottom forearm with your elbow under your shoulder.
- Lift your hips so your body forms a straight line.
- Stack your top foot over the bottom foot.
- Hold the position while breathing steadily.
- Lower and switch sides after the set.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Brace your obliques before lifting your hips off the floor.
- Do not let your hips drop toward the floor.
- Press the forearm into the floor to keep the shoulder active.