Side Plank Clamshell
Kneeling Side Plank
A kneeling side-plank variation combining lateral trunk stability with controlled opening of the top knee.
Level
Intermediate
Equipment
Bodyweight
Focus
Glutes · Obliques · Core · Shoulders
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Exercise Demonstration
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Demonstration videos focus on movement quality. Use the cues below for additional guidance.
Key Cues
Do it well.
Position the supporting elbow beneath the shoulder.
Lift the hips while keeping the pelvis stacked.
Keep the feet together as the top knee opens.
Lower the knee slowly without rolling backward.
Common Mistakes
Watch for this.
Collapsing into the supporting shoulder.
Rolling the pelvis backward to lift the knee.
Letting the hips drop during the movement.
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