Side Plank Variation

Sanskrit: Vasisthasana Variation
Difficulty: Intermediate
Category: Core

Benefits

Strengthens wrists, arms, core and outer legs. Improves balance.

Steps

  1. From Side Plank on right side
  2. Drop right knee to floor
  3. Lift right hip toward ceiling
  4. Stack left hip over right
  5. Hold 20–30 seconds

Tips

Keep torso stacked in one vertical plane.

FAQ

How do I progress Side Plank?
Master the bottom knee variation, then lift the bottom knee and stack both feet, then progress to one-legged variations.

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