About the exercise

Side plank abduction is a compound exercise that works your core, your shoulder, and your hip abductors on both sides all at once- think clam shells exercise but a lot more challenging. It is absolutely great to add it to your workout routine to burn extra calories and make your workouts more efficient. This and many other exercises are part of our free workout routine.

Exercise instructions

10 repetitions each side, 15-20 seconds rest.
Keep your elbow on the floor right under your shoulder.
Keep core tight to maintain your spine straight without flanks sinking toward the floor.