Side Planks

belldandy1

I have a question about side planks. I have people do side planks with the arm that supports them straight and I have seem it done with the support arm bent(so their resting on their forearm and elbow). Any thoughts one which way is better/ challenges the muscles more?

ShellyRGarcia

I've done both and feel that when I am down on the elbows it is way more challenging than on my palms.....You have less muscle doing MORE work and you are isolating the upper arms and chest.....in my opinion.

belldandy1

Thanks so much! That does makes sense to me.