- Lie on your side balanced on the forearm and feet.
- The hips and feet should be stacked on top of one another.
- Holding the torso steady, slowly contract your abs and lower the hip toward the floor (you don't have to touch).
- Avoid sinking into the shoulder.
- Bring the hip back up and repeat for 1-3 sets of 10-16 reps on each side.
Advanced Ab Exercises
By Paige Waehner, About.com Guide
Updated April 09, 2009
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
The side bridge is an advanced exercise, particularly if you do the move on the forearm (another option is to balance on the hand). Adding a hip lift really challenges the obliques, making this a great overall core exercise. You can modify by keeping one knee on the floor or by taking the feet wide instead of stacked on top of one another.
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