Side-Walk Plank
Strengthen your core & improve stability with Side-Walk Planks. A challenging exercise for all fitness levels!
The Side-Walk Plank mainly works the core, with help from the traps and back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Side-Walk Plank Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques
Secondary
Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers); Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Side-Walk Plank Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Side-Walk Plank
Start in a standard plank position with your elbows straight, wrists beneath your shoulders, and your body forming a straight line from your head to your heels.
Engage your core muscles and keep your back flat to maintain good form throughout the movement.
Begin the exercise by simultaneously stepping to the side with your right hand and right foot.
Follow by stepping your left hand and left foot to the right, returning to the plank position.
Take several steps in one direction, aiming for smooth and controlled movements.
After completing a few steps to the right, switch directions and lead with your left hand and foot to move to the left.
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of sets or time, keeping your hips as stable as possible.
It's important to keep your movements controlled and prevent your hips from sagging or piking up as you perform the exercise. The Plank Side Walk is a great exercise for engaging the entire core, improving stability, and also challenging your shoulder endurance.
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Side-Walk Plank FAQs
What muscles does the Side-Walk Plank work?
The Side-Walk Plank mainly works the core, with help from the traps and back. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Side-Walk Plank?
None. The Side-Walk Plank is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Side-Walk Plank variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Back Step Plank, Body Slide, Crab Walk and Crawl Switch.
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