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Lets begin with full disclosure: I dont do plank moves very often.

I will consider my lack of patience at another time, at least for a few seconds.

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What is the side plank hip dip?

This is one of those handy moves whose name pretty much gives the game away.

For the side plank hip dip, you get into the side plank position… and dip your hip.

an illo of the side plank. hip lift

The obliques help rotate and bend your trunk, and they protect your spine by strengthening the surrounding area.

This, of course, also helps maintain good posture.

Think about it, I thought: raise hips, lower hips, raise hips, lower hips.

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What could be easier?

On day one I learned that an unusual amount of confidence should be taken as a warning sign.

What a shame I had nothing heroic planned that day.

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As far as Im concerned, this is what the move is designed to do.

And so I will work on that, and the side plank hip dip will play a part.

Just not every day.

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