Side Plank + Hip Pulse

How to Left Side Plank + Pulse

You Should Feel This: Abs

Exercise Families: Plank

Trainer: Ashley Steele

Steps:

1. Place your left elbow on the ground with the right hand along the thigh. Extend the legs long, balance on the left foot, and lift the hips in the air until parallel to the floor.

2. Keep the spine lengthened, core strong, and lift the right leg approximately 30-degrees. Pause briefly, and slowly lower the right leg on top of the left.

3. Be sure to keep the hips level to the ground, not allowing them to tilt, drop or ’sag’ towards the floor. Continue holding the side plank and lifting the right hip with control for the specified amount of time.

4. You should feel this working the core, outer glutes, hips, and shoulders.

Alternative Exercises:

Side Plank • Hip Pulse

How to Right Side Plank + Pulse

You Should Feel This: Abs

Exercise Families: Plank

Trainer: Ashley Steele

Steps:

1. Place your right elbow on the ground with the left hand along the thigh. Extend the legs long, balance on the right foot, and lift the hips in the air until you’re parallel to the floor.

2. Keep the spine lengthened, core strong, and lift the left leg approximately 30-degrees. Pause briefly, and slowly lower the left leg on top of the right leg.

3. Be sure to keep hips level to the ground, not allowing them to tilt, drop or ’sag’ towards the floor. Continue holding the side plank and lifting the left hip with control for the specified amount of time.

4. You should feel this working the core, outer glutes, hips, and shoulders.

Alternative Exercises:

Hip Pulse • Side Crunch