Core · Bodyweight

Plank Hip Dip

Plank, then dip side to side.

Plank Hip Dip exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Set up in a forearm plank with a straight line head to heels.
  2. Brace your core and keep your shoulders over your elbows.
  3. Rotate your hips to dip one side toward the floor.
  4. Return to center and dip to the other side, alternating.

The one cue that matters

Dip with control from your obliques, don't let your hips actually touch down.

Muscles worked

The Plank Hip Dip isolates the Core — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted core volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Plank Hip Dip work?

The Plank Hip Dip primarily works the Core.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

How many sets and reps of Plank Hip Dip?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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