Core · Bodyweight
Side Star Plank
How to do the side star plank, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Timed hold
- Movement
- Core Hold
- Mechanic
- Accessory
How to do it
Position yourself face down on the floor, supporting your body on your forearms and toes. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, engage your core and hold the position.
- 1Hold a side plank and lift your top leg and arm to create a star shape
- 2Engage your glutes, obliques, and shoulder stabilizers
- 3Maintain a straight line from your head to your bottom foot
Common mistakes
- Don't let your hips sag or rotate
- Avoid shrugging your bottom shoulder up toward your ear
- Don't lose control of your raised leg, lift it deliberately
Muscles worked
The side star plank mainly works the obliques, with the upper abs, lower abs, and side delts assisting.
- ObliquesPrimary
- Upper AbsSupport
- Lower AbsSupport
- Side DeltsSupport
- GlutesMinor
Kovo programs the side star plank for you and tracks it every session.
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Last reviewed April 2026.