The Side Plank primarily strengthens the obliques, which are located next to your abs on both sides of your body. However, this is a full-body exercise that also trains the muscles in your hips, chest and shoulders.
Side Plank variations are based on the same philosophy as traditional Planks, which is to prevent movement of your spine—how your core is designed to function.
As an athlete, this is a critical skill. Your lumbar spine, located in your lower back, is designed for stability, not mobility. Repeatedly moving the vertebrae in ways they aren't designed to handle may cause back pain and ultimately lead to an injury, such as a herniated disc.
In addition, a more stable and stiffer core is better able to transfer energy between your lower and upper body. You'll be more powerful in skills such as throwing a ball, you'll have better balance and you'll be harder to knock off the ball and more efficient when moving around the field, thanks to having better control of your body.
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