Side Plank (Vasisthasana)

Targets the obliques, serratus anterior, and shoulder stabilizers intensely while also demanding glute and hip abductor engagement to keep the hips lifted. Helpful for lateral core strength that protects the spine, shoulder stability, and as a challenging variation within vinyasa for more advanced practitioners. The movement rotates from Plank onto one hand and the outer edge of one stacked foot (or feet staggered for more stability), lifts the hips to maintain a straight diagonal line, and reaches the top arm perpendicular to the floor.

Cues

• Stack the feet and lift the hips high, reaching the top arm to the sky.