side plank
noun
plural side planks
: an exercise in which a person balances on the outer edge of one foot and on the forearm or hand of the same side while holding the rest of the body up and off the ground in a straight line
… a side plank is an effective way to target your core muscles … without adding more pressure to the low back, which can happen during a forward-facing plank.—
Emily Laurence
Emily LaurenceDo a set of side planks after each set of pushups, holding for 30-45 seconds per side.—Rob Williams
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Also, the side plank places more emphasis on your glutes and hip abductors, as your bottom leg pushes up against gravity.
—Saralyn Ward, Health, 15 May 2026
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Saralyn Ward, Health, 15 May 2026
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“Side plank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20plank. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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