The TRX Side Plank is an incredibly effective and demanding exercise that requires complete core coordination and tremendous strength from the quadratus lumborum and obliques. Want to find the right plank progression for your core strength? Take our quick assessment quiz to get a personalized training plan. You can regress the TRX Side Plank so that it can be used for de-conditioned clients.
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Adding hip abduction to the standard TRX Side Plank is a very demanding action that builds hip stability and glute strength and endurance.
Fraser Quelch is Director of Training and Development for TRX. He is also a featured fitness author and a competitive Ironman triathlete.
