6 Explosive Home Workouts To Hit Every Muscle

#4 Straight Arm Side Plank

The straight arm side plank is an advanced variation of the plank that targets the obliques with increased accuracy. Additionally, it is a very effective exercise to improve the overall balance of the body.

Instructions:

Step 1: Stack your body on the floor by placing your legs on top of each other. Position the left arm such that the body is resting on the elbow and the side of the feet.

Step 2: Fully extend your left arm until it is almost perpendicular to the floor. Simultaneously raise your right arm such that it is perpendicular to the body.

Step 3: Hold the position for 30 seconds and perform the same motion on the other side.

Repeat the exercise for the recommended number of repetitions.

Important tip: You could perform this exercise while holding small weights for a higher level of difficulty and improved resistance.

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