How to Do Side Plank With Hip Lift

Side Plank With Hip Lift is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Side Plank With Hip Lift

  1. 01Lie on the side with the forearm on the floor and feet stacked or staggered.
  2. 02Lift the hips away from the floor until the body forms a straight line from head to heels.
  3. 03Lower the bottom hip toward the floor until it lightly grazes the surface.
  4. 04Drive the hips back up toward the ceiling using the obliques.
  5. 05Maintain a neutral neck position by looking forward rather than at the feet.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Side Plank With Hip Lift

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the shoulder of the supporting arm stacked directly over the elbow to avoid unnecessary strain on the rotator cuff.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Side Plank With Hip Lift questions

What muscles does Side Plank With Hip Lift work?

Side Plank With Hip Lift is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Side Plank With Hip Lift correctly?

Lie on the side with the forearm on the floor and feet stacked or staggered. Lift the hips away from the floor until the body forms a straight line from head to heels. Lower the bottom hip toward the floor until it lightly grazes the surface. Drive the hips back up toward the ceiling using the obliques. Maintain a neutral neck position by looking forward rather than at the feet.

What is the A90 coach tip for Side Plank With Hip Lift?

Keep the shoulder of the supporting arm stacked directly over the elbow to avoid unnecessary strain on the rotator cuff.

Is Side Plank With Hip Lift suitable for beginners?

Side Plank With Hip Lift is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Side Plank With Hip Lift?

No. Side Plank With Hip Lift is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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