Exercise 5 of 10 | Back Pain Management Class

Side Planks

Method

Standard Option

Lie on your side with your elbow straight underneath your shoulder, keeping your legs out straight with top foot in front/on top of bottom foot.

Start tall on your weight-bearing forearm – lift hips up off the floor

Hold this position for as long as possible

If possible, time yourself and attempt to beat your previous best each time

Swap sides and repeat

Beginner Option

Lie on your side with your elbow straight underneath your shoulder, keeping your legs out straight with top foot in front/on top of bottom foot.

Start tall on your weight-bearing forearm – lift hips up off the floor for 3 seconds

Return to floor and repeat as many times as possible

Swap sides and repeat



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