10 Minute Ab Workout - At Home Abdominal and Oblique Exercises Without Equipment

#4 Side Plank - 2 Minutes

The side plank not only strengthens the abdomen but also tones the muscles in the arms and the legs. The exercise is relatively easy and could be performed by people of different age groups and diverse skill levels.

Instructions

Step 1: Lie on the side with straight legs to complete the initial position of the exercise.

Step 2: Use your lower elbow and forearm to prop your body up. Ensure that the abdomen is kept tight during the entire duration of the exercise.

Step 3: Hold this position for one minute. Do not let the hips drop while staying in this position.

Repeat the motion on the other side for the next minute.

Important tips: You could rest the other hand on your body or extend it upwards such that it is almost perpendicular to the body. Take care that the body is rested on the side of the foot and not on the sole.

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