Side Plank Leg Pull

BodyweightIntermediateCompoundEach side
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Quick answer

Side Plank Leg Pull is an intermediate compound bodyweight exercise that mainly works the abs, obliques, shoulders and abductors, with the adductors assisting.

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Muscles worked

How to do Side Plank Leg Pull

  1. 1

    Lie on the floor on your left side with your left forearm on the ground and right hand out stretched over your head. Your body should be straight and your arm should be in-line with your body. Your right foot should be hovering at shoulder width above your left foot. This is your starting position.

  2. 2

    Pull your right arm in while simultaneously bending your right leg and pulling it towards your torso. Your right elbow should go towards your right knee.

  3. 3

    Return to the starting position.

  4. 4

    Repeat on the other side.

Form cues

  • Keep your body straight and try not to let your body sag to the ground.

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