Side Plank with Leg Lift

A side plank with the top leg raising up, combining lateral core work with hip abduction.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

Abs · Glutes · Deep Core

Instructions

01
Lie on your side with the forearm on the floor, elbow under the shoulder.
02
Stack the feet and lift the hips into a side plank.
03
From this stable side plank, raise the top leg straight up toward the ceiling.
04
Lower the leg back down with control without dropping the hips.
05
Complete reps on one side, then switch.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.