How to do it
Squeeze your glutes to help maintain the side plank position.
- 1
Lie on your side with your legs straight and stack your feet.
- 2
Hold a kettlebell in your top hand and raise it straight up towards the ceiling.
- 3
Prop yourself up on your bottom elbow, keeping it directly under your shoulder.
- 4
Lift your hips off the ground to form a straight line with your body.
- 5
Hold the position for the desired time while keeping the kettlebell stable above you.
- 6
Lower your hips back down and repeat on the other side.
Expert tip
Maintain a straight line from your head to your feet and keep your hips elevated to engage your core effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the bottom shoulder below the elbow
- ✕Rotating the top hip toward the floor
- ✕Letting the kettlebell drift from vertical