The Copenhagen plank is a side plank variation where your top leg is elevated on a sturdy box or bench. The adductors of your ...

When I first came across Copenhagen planks on TikTok, I thought it was just another advanced side-plank variation; however, when I dug a little deeper, I found that most people were adding it to ...

How to: Start in a side plank position and rest top calf on a bench, chair, couch, or other sturdy knee-height prop. Press into top leg and bottom forearm and engage core, glutes, and inner thigh ...

Again, you’ll hold a Copenhagen plank nowhere near the same amount of time you would a standard plank. And since it is so challenging, it’s best to make this your first move of your core workout.

What if I can’t do a Copenhagen plank? If you can’t do any of the versions above, even the one with your knee on the bench, one way to modify is to keep your free leg on the ground.

The Copenhagen plank strengthens your obliques, glutes, and deep core muscles, which can result in better balance and more control during workouts, says Justin Kraft, NASM-CPT, the founder of ...

How to: Start in a side plank position and rest your top calf on a bench, chair, sofa, or other sturdy knee-height prop. Press into your top leg and bottom forearm and engage your core, glutes ...