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Butt Side-Plank

Sculpt your sides! This side plank variation targets your glutes for a firmer, stronger butt. Feel the burn!

The Butt Side-Plank mainly works the core and hip abductors (outer thighs), with help from the glutes & hips. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Butt Side-Plank Muscles Worked

Primary

Obliques; Hip Abductor (gluteus medius)

Secondary

Deep Core (transverse abdominis); Glutes (gluteus maximus)

How to do the Butt Side-Plank

Positioning:

  1. Start by lying on your side with your legs straight.

  2. Position your feet so that one is stacked directly on top of the other.

  3. Place your forearm on the ground, elbow directly underneath your shoulder for support.

  4. Stack your shoulders and hips, forming a straight line from head to feet.

Movement:

  1. Engage your core muscles to stabilize your body.

  2. Lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your feet. Your body should be elevated, balanced on your forearm and the side of your foot.

  3. Hold this position for a set duration (e.g., 20-30 seconds).

  4. For added intensity, you can lift the top leg towards the ceiling while keeping your hips elevated, then lower it back down without touching the bottom leg.

  5. Maintain proper form by keeping your head in line with your spine and avoiding any sagging at the hips.

  6. Slowly lower your hips back to the ground to complete the exercise.

  7. Switch sides and repeat for the same duration.

Tips:

  • Breathe steadily throughout the exercise.

  • If you're a beginner, you can modify the position by bending the bottom knee for more support.

  • Focus on engaging your glutes and core muscles for maximum effectiveness.

Butt Side-Plank FAQs

What muscles does the Butt Side-Plank work?

The Butt Side-Plank mainly works the core and hip abductors (outer thighs), with help from the glutes & hips. The main muscles are the obliques and gluteus medius.

What equipment do you need for the Butt Side-Plank?

None. The Butt Side-Plank is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

What are some Butt Side-Plank variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Alternating Leg Lift Side-Plank, Donkey Plank, Butt Plank and Bent-Leg Lift Side-Plank.

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