Exercise 10: Side Plank

• 1. Lie on your side on the floor.
• 2. Place your elbow on the floor just under your shoulder.
• 3. Lift your hips up by pushing down on the elbow and keep your body straight from head to toe.
• 4. Hold this position for 3-5 slow deep breaths and lower your hips to the floor.
• 5. Switch sides and repeat the exercise.
• 6. You can increase the effect of this exercise by lifting the top leg 1 – 2 feet up. Repeat this 5 – 10 times slowly, and then return to the start position. Switch sides

Beginners – Repeat 2 times each side. Intermediate – Repeat 3 – 4 times each side.