How to do it
Keep your eyes on your raised hand to maintain balance in the side plank.
- 1
Begin in a standard push-up position.
- 2
Perform a push-up and as you extend your arms, rotate your body to one side lifting that arm towards the ceiling, entering a side plank.
- 3
Hold the side plank for a moment, then return to the push-up position.
- 4
Perform another push-up and rotate to the opposite side for the side plank.
- 5
Alternate sides with each repetition.
Expert tip
Control the rotation of your body to smoothly transition between the push-up and the side plank.
Common mistakes
- ✕Sagging the hips during the side plank hold
- ✕Bending the bottom arm during the rotation
- ✕Planting the feet too wide to balance