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Kneeling Side Plank

A accessory isolation movement for core.

Equipment

bodyweight

Typical range

15–45 reps

Also trains

shoulders, glutes

Set up

Set up in a clear space and inspect every contact point before starting.

Execute

Support on one forearm and bent knees, then lift the hips into a straight shoulder-to-knee line.

Complete the final repetition with the same controlled range, then exit the position safely.

Coaching cues

• Keep hips stacked.
• Use a repeatable, pain-free range.

Common mistakes

• Rolling forward or sinking into the shoulder.
• Continuing after position, control, or equipment security is lost.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.