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Side Planks

belldandy1
belldandy1 Posts: 264 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
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?

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  • ShellyRGarcia
    ShellyRGarcia Posts: 9 Member
    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. :wink:
  • belldandy1
    belldandy1 Posts: 264 Member
    Thanks so much! That does makes sense to me.
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