Side Bridge

Also called side plank.

Works

Abs, plus shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

How to do it

Cues

• Elbow under the shoulder.
• Hips up and forward, one line.
• Breathe.

Common mistakes

• Hips sagging.
• Rolling backward.

Where to start

A starting point, not a law. Pick a weight you could lift two or three more times than the top of the range. When every set hits the top of the range, add a little weight.