• Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding a dumbbell overhead.
    From this starting position, bend to the side as far as you can while keeping your feet planted and your core engaged.
  • Start by lying on your side with your feet stacked on top of each other and a dumbbell on your hip.
    Place your bottom elbow on the ground beneath your shoulder and engage your core to raise your hips off the ground.
    Your hips will do all the moving. Think, "hips up, hips down."
  • Start by lying on your side with your feet stacked on top of each other and a dumbbell on your hip.
    Place your bottom hand on the ground beneath your shoulder and engage your core to raise your hips off the ground.
    From this starting position, hold the side plank position for the desired amount of time, making sure to keep your body straight and your hips level.
  • Take an elbow side plank position. Place a dumbbell on your hip.
    Raise your hip up into position for the allotted amount of time.