Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Straight Arm Side Plank.
The Straight Arm Side Plank is a bodyweight isometric exercise where you support your body on one hand and the side of one foot, forming a straight line from head to heel. It is an excellent movement for building lateral core stability, oblique strength, and shoulder endurance.
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The Straight Arm Side Plank is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.