Side Bridge
Lying on one side propped on a forearm, lift the hips off the floor into a straight line and lower them again: the side plank as reps.
How to do it
Setup
On your side, the forearm under the shoulder, legs straight and stacked, the top hand on the hip.
Steps
- Lift the hips until the body is straight from head to heels.
- Pause at the top with the hips pushed forward.
- Lower the hips until they nearly touch the floor.
Common mistakes
Hips folding back as they lift: drive them forward until the body is straight. Shoulder sinking over the elbow: press the forearm into the floor. Dropping onto the floor between reps: stop just above it.
Breathing
Exhale lifting the hips, inhale lowering.
