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waist#1280

bodyweight incline side plank

A waist exercise for your abs, done with body weight. Watch the demo, read the tips, then see how many sets and reps suit your goal.

Target muscle
Abs
Equipment
Body weight
Type of move
Core
Difficulty
Beginner friendly
bodyweight incline side plank demonstration
DemoLoops continuously · watch a few reps for the full path

Tips for “core” moves

How to do it well

  1. Breathe out and draw your ribs down towards your hips.

  2. Keep your lower back steady — no sagging or arching.

  3. Move slowly; control matters more than speed.

  4. Stop the set when your form starts to slip.

Sets and reps for your goal · beginner

Lose fat
2 × 30 srest 45 s
Get fitter · your goal
2 × 30 srest 60 s
Build muscle
2 × 30 srest 60 s
Get stronger
2 × 30 srest 60 s
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