Side plank pulses (left)

How to do it

1. Set upSide plank, hips lifted.
2. MovePulse your hips a few centimetres higher and back again, quickly and without dropping below the line.
3. Watch forPulsing down instead of up. Every pulse should go toward the ceiling.

Easier or harder

Easier

Left side plank hold: just hold.

Harder

Side plank dips (left): a fuller range of movement.

What it works

Muscles

Core

Position

On your side

Intensity

Moderate Medium

Impact

No jumping

Swap it for

• High plank arm raises
• Bicycle abs
• Slow paused bicycle crunches
• Sit-up + punches
• Regular ol situps
• Starfish crunches