There are plenty of ways to train your abs and the plank is perhaps one of the more obvious exercises we associate with building a stronger core. The standard plank can get a little boring and I don't doubt others will agree with me here. So I've experimented with many of the best plank variations in my workouts over the years and have recently been enjoying putting my abs to the test with the rolling side plank.
Rolling planks activate not only the rectus abdominis (your six-pack muscles) but also the deeper stabilizing muscles which can contribute to improved core strength and better posture. As with standard planks, rolling side planks require no equipment and minimal space so I set myself the challenge of performing them for one minute every day for a week. With any floor-based exercises, I like to roll out a mat to provide a more cushioned surface and I'd recommend you do this too if trying the rolling side planks. Go ahead and check out our guide to the best yoga mats if you don't already own one.
I wasn't fussed about setting myself a certain goal for how many rolling sidenplanks I could do in the set time, instead, I put my focus on maintaining strong form throughout. This way I hoped I would really feel the exercise deep in my core. If you want to find out if I really did feel it and how to do rolling side planks yourself, keep on reading.
