How do you perform a Weighted Side Plank Hold?
- Lie on your side with your forearm on the floor and a weight (eg dumbbell) in your hand.
- Raise the weight vertically with your arm straight.
- Lift your hips until your body is in a straight line from shoulders to feet.
- Hold for as long as necessary.
- Keep your abs tight and your back straight.
Common faults
- Insufficient weight control when performing.
- Poor alignment of the shoulders and elbows.
- Insufficient trunk stabilization during execution.