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Obliques · Intermediate

Side Plank Reach-Through

Rotational side-plank reach-through moving through the upper back while the hips stay elevated.

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Side Plank Reach-Through demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ObliquesCore

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 12 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Start in a side plank with the top arm reaching toward the ceiling.
  2. 02Keep the hips lifted and the bottom shoulder strong.
  3. 03Reach the top arm under the torso as the ribs rotate toward the floor.
  4. 04Open the chest and return the arm toward the ceiling.
  5. 05Move through the upper back without letting the hips drop.

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