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If you hear \u201cab workout<\/a>\u201d and think crunches, you\u2019re not alone. The popular move is an effective exercise for your core, but it really only targets your rectus abdominis, aka your front abs. An even better way to tone not only your entire core<\/a> but fire up your whole body is to focus on your obliques<\/a> and try side plank dips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Josh Vela<\/a>, Daily Burn<\/a> trainer and Fitness Producer, says, \u201cWe need to work not only our abdominal muscles, but our obliques. These side muscles help to support our spine, and strengthening them can help prevent movement-related injury.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most core workouts<\/a> focus on working towards \u201csix pack abs,\u201d but it\u2019s just as important to condition the side body. \u201cWe often forget to condition our side body because the plane of motion \u2013 \u2018frontal\u2019 \u2013 is not as common as the front to back, or \u2018sagittal,\u2019 movements we do throughout the day,\u201d explains Vela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out his tips for mastering one simple move that has total-body impact<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Side Plank<\/a> Dips?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A side plank dip is a total body exercise that focuses primarily on the core musculature, and specifically the side body. From a side plank position, you raise and lower your hips with control. When done correctly, Vela says, your focus is on the obliques, but all of the abdominal muscles, glutes<\/a>, and even lats and rotator cuff muscles get in on the work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Master a Side Plank Dip<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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