Half Side Plank - how to strengthen the obliques
Exercise Overview
The half side plank is a modified core strengthening exercise that targets the oblique muscles and lateral trunk stabilizers. It is often prescribed to improve trunk stability, pelvic control, and side-to-side endurance when a full side plank is too difficult or not yet appropriate.
Muscles Involved
Internal obliqueExternal obliqueTransversus abdominisQuadratus lumborumGluteus mediusGluteus minimusDeltoidSerratus anterior
Related Conditions
Core weaknessLow back painLumbar instabilityPelvic instabilityPostural dysfunctionHip weakness