There are many variations of the plank pose. Here is one more possibility to spice up your at-home routine. It’s a great pose for the arms and, of course, the core! Say it like you mean it … Bye, bye belly!
Side Plank
Begin by lying on the floor. Roll onto your side and extend your legs with your feet stacked one on top of the other. Scoop in your abdominal muscles. Lift your head and shoulders and place your hand directly under your shoulder with your arm straight. Lift your hips to form a straight line from your head to your feet. If this pose is too harsh on your wrist, try dropping to your forearm with a 90-degree angle at the elbow. Exhale and extend your other arm straight up so that you form a T. Hold this position for 15 seconds. If you have trouble balancing, place your extended arm on your hip or alongside your body. Lower to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side. Aim to complete three repetitions.
For other great practice tipsand exercises, purchase theFlat Belly Pilates: Beginner Pilates Guide and Practice Journal. If you'd like to share your tips for a flat belly, just post a comment or send them to me via email atmail@flatbellypilates.com.
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There are many variations of the plank pose. Here is one more possibility to spice up your at-home routine. It’s a great pose for the arms and, of course, the core! Say it like you mean it … Bye, bye belly!
Side Plank
Begin by lying on the floor. Roll onto your side and extend your legs with your feet stacked one on top of the other. Scoop in your abdominal muscles. Lift your head and shoulders and place your hand directly under your shoulder with your arm straight. Lift your hips to form a straight line from your head to your feet. If this pose is too harsh on your wrist, try dropping to your forearm with a 90-degree angle at the elbow. Exhale and extend your other arm straight up so that you form a T. Hold this position for 15 seconds. If you have trouble balancing, place your extended arm on your hip or alongside your body. Lower to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side. Aim to complete three repetitions.
For other great practice tipsand exercises, purchase theFlat Belly Pilates: Beginner Pilates Guide and Practice Journal. If you'd like to share your tips for a flat belly, just post a comment or send them to me via email atmail@flatbellypilates.com. <?xml:namespace prefix = o />