{"id":66035,"date":"2021-01-22T11:50:31","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T16:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/?p=66035"},"modified":"2025-03-16T11:35:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T16:35:36","slug":"side-planks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/side-planks\/","title":{"rendered":"Side Planks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7PSw0dxTHTA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=66035&amp;action=edit\">Side Planks with Fitz: A Core &amp; Stability Power Move<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>What Are Side Planks?<\/h3>\n<p>Side planks are an advanced variation of traditional planks that strengthen the core, obliques, abdominals, and pelvic floor. Adding a leg lift takes the challenge up a notch, improving stability and overall body control.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Do Side Planks with Leg Lifts<\/h3>\n<p>In the video, Fitz demonstrates the proper way to perform this core-strengthening move:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Start by lying on your side, with one elbow directly under your shoulder.<\/li>\n<li>Engage your core and lift your hips, creating a straight line from head to toe.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your lower leg planted while lifting your top leg in a controlled motion.<\/li>\n<li>Hold for a moment, then lower the leg back down without losing your balance.<\/li>\n<li>Switch sides and repeat, aiming for a strong and steady movement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Why These Are a Must-Try<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Targets Obliques &amp; Core: Strengthens the side abs and stabilizers.<\/li>\n<li>Improves Balance &amp; Control: Challenges your core and lower body stability.<\/li>\n<li>Pelvic Floor Engagement: Helps with core endurance and posture support.<\/li>\n<li>No Equipment Needed: A simple but effective move you can do anywhere!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Fitz\u2019s Motivation &amp; Pro Tips<\/h3>\n<p>Fitz keeps you pumped and focused, reminding you to keep your hips lifted and core tight for the best results. 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