How to Perform Hinge to Side Planks

The Hinge to Side Plank (HSP) is an incredibly effective exercise for strengthening your core, engaging your hamstrings and obliques, and providing support for the upper body. It's easy to adjust to different levels of fitness, from beginner to advanced athletes. This challenging yet rewarding exercise targets not only your abs but also strengthens your glutes, hips, and shoulders making it an excellent addition to any personal training program or workout routine. Not only is it great for athletes looking to add variety to their practice but also for those suffering shoulder pain who are looking for alternative exercises such as oblique crunches or wall sits instead of traditional barbell lifts like deadlifts or bent-over rows.

Instructions

1. Picture yourself as a daring explorer, ready to discover the hidden depths of your core strength. To begin, position your spine like a strong and sturdy ship atop the waves – locked tight in an exhaled position with your abs, while keeping your tailbone tucked away and ribs pulled down.

2. Now you’re ready to set sail, alternating between a side plank and center plank without ever drifting off course! Make sure your back remains straight, no rolling of the pelvis or arching of the spine.

3. Onward you go! Keep your core tight as you navigate the waters of strength and conditioning – looking to discover new depths of power and stability in your hips, glutes and obliques. All the while, protect yourself from the treacherous waves of joint pain by maintaining a neutral spine.

4. Finally, breathe in the fresh sea air as you reach your destination with each rep you complete – lightly tapping into new ranges of motion with each variation performed.

5. Congratulations – you’ve come a long way and have discovered the hidden treasures of your core strength. Now it’s time to set sail again! Enjoy the journey with each hip hinge exercise.

HSP's are like a jungle safari, where you have to navigate through the unknown terrain and use your strength, balance and agility to reach the destination. You must be careful not to overextend yourself as you move from hip hinge exercises to stability ball exercises and plank positions, using core muscles and obliques to maintain strength, stability and power. Your body is like a finely tuned machine as you twist, rotate, pull and lift to reach your goal. Just like an experienced explorer, if you focus on proper form and technique you can make it through the wild terrain with ease. With HSP's as your guide, you'll be sure to reach your fitness destination in no time!