It makes your core, shoulders, and smaller support muscles stronger.

This exercise helps you become more stable and improves your overall fitness.

It's useful for many activities, both sports and everyday life.

It's especially good for better core control and shoulder stability.

People of all fitness levels can do this exercise.

To do it correctly, start in a plank position on your forearms.

Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.

Slowly move one arm and then the opposite leg to the side.

Then, move the other arm and leg to match.

Keep your hips steady and avoid letting your body sag.

Don't let your hips drop down or your back arch.

Take your time and focus on proper form. It's better to do fewer repetitions correctly than many incorrectly.

If you're new to this, you can start by holding a regular plank and working your way up to the walk.

Stronger Shoulders: This exercise builds strong and stable shoulders. Strong shoulders are important for many sports and everyday activities.

Better Coordination: Moving side to side while staying in a plank position is tricky! It improves how well your body parts work together.

Everyday Strength: The moves in this exercise are similar to things you do in daily life. This makes you stronger for everyday tasks.

Works Many Muscles: It doesn't just work your core. Your arms, back, and hips all get a workout, making you stronger overall.

Tighten Up: Squeeze your belly button towards your spine. This keeps your body steady and strong.

Side Step: Move one hand and the same-side foot to the side. Imagine you're carefully walking sideways while staying low.

Other Side: Now, move your other hand and foot to the side, so you're back in a straight line, like you started.

Keep Going: Repeat the side steps, moving first one way and then the other. Do this for as long as you planned.

Stay Level: Keep your hips from dropping or lifting as you move. This helps you do the exercise correctly and prevents injuries.

Here are some similar exercises to try:

Elbow Up and Down Dynamic Plank: Go back and forth between a plank on your forearms and a plank on your hands. This works your core and upper body, and helps you get stronger and steadier.

Forward Arms Plank: Hold a plank with your arms straight. This strengthens your core, improves your posture, and is a good way to hold a position for a while.

Resistance Band Lateral Walk: This exercise mainly works your hips, but it also uses your core muscles to keep you stable. It goes well with the Lateral Elbow Plank Walk.

All these exercises help you improve your coordination, get fitter, and use your muscles better.

Try different exercises to see what works best for you!

Elbow Up and Down Plank: This moves between a forearm plank (elbows on the floor) and a high plank (hands on the floor). It builds upper body strength and makes your body steadier.

This exercise works your stomach muscles (core) hard while also strengthening your shoulders and arms. The up and down movement adds challenge, improving your overall strength and control.

Front Plank to Side Plank: Start in a regular plank, then shift to a side plank. This improves balance and strengthens your core, especially the side muscles (obliques).

This exercise not only works your core muscles but also helps you balance better. Moving from one position to another improves your body's ability to move smoothly and efficiently.

Push-Up to Side Plank: Do a push-up, then move into a side plank. This works your chest, shoulders, and arm muscles (triceps) along with your core.

This is a more advanced exercise that combines strength and coordination. It makes your body stronger and better at moving in different ways.

Elbows under shoulders: Point your elbows straight down, under your shoulders. This protects your wrists and helps you balance.

Tighten your tummy muscles: Squeeze your belly button towards your spine. This makes the exercise harder and safer.

Move slowly and carefully: Take your time. Don't rush. This helps you do the exercise correctly and get the most out of it.

It makes your core (the middle of your body) stronger. This helps with balance and stability in everyday life, like carrying groceries or playing with kids.

It strengthens your shoulders. Stronger shoulders help with everyday activities like lifting things and reaching overhead.

It improves coordination. This means your body learns to move better together, making you more agile and less likely to get hurt.

It helps with functional fitness. This means you'll be better at doing everyday tasks and activities.

Correct form is important to avoid injuries. Focus on keeping your body in a straight line and moving slowly and steadily.

Common mistakes to avoid include letting your hips sag or moving too quickly. Start slowly and concentrate on good form.

Add this exercise to your workouts to see improvements in your strength and fitness level. You can start with a few repetitions and gradually increase as you get stronger.