Description
Static core exercise to strengthen the abdominal wall and trunk stability.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Place your support beneath your shoulder and align your head, pelvis and ankles.
- Stack your hips and keep your pelvis facing forward.
- Contract your obliques and glutes before lifting your pelvis.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Raise your pelvis to form a straight line.
- Hold without letting your shoulder rise.
- Breathe calmly, then lower under control.
Technique cue
Straight body line on your side, with your pelvis high and stable.
Common mistakes- letting the pelvis drop
- raising the shoulder toward the ear
- rotating the torso
- breath-holding
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- Holding with an arched back overloads the lower back.