Side planks are a great exercise to strengthening your core by specifically targeting your obliques while also strengthening shoulders. This exercise also improves posture and helps reduce the possibility of developing lower back pain. Learn more about properly executing this exercise with the video above.
Regression
Make this exercise easier by dropping knee(s) down to the floor in plank position, or not doing side plank at all.
Progression
Make this movement more challenging by ensuring that you perform side plank as well, or holding in your plank position for longer.
