How to do a side plank dumbbell hold

CoreDumbbellsIntermediate

A side plank holding a dumbbell — extra load for the sides of your core.

How to do it

1Set up in a solid side plank, elbow under shoulder
2Hold the dumbbell steady, hips high
3Keep everything squeezed and breathe

Common mistakes

×Hips sagging toward the floor
×Rolling forward out of the straight line

Muscles worked

Core Obliques Shoulders

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