Yoga Exercise: Side Plank Pose (Vasisthasana) To Add Muscle Mass & Reduce Skinny Fat, Workout At-Home (Mat/No Equipment)
Muscles Focus (1, 2, 3): core/abdominals/abs (rectus abdominus), back/trapezius, supraspinatus, erector spinae, glutes (gluteus medius), arms/triceps, shoulders/deltoids, legs/quadriceps, tensor fascia lata, hamstrings, peronius longus
*You can only maintain and tone muscles you already have (genetically and/or added via resistance/exercise)


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References
- Yoga Journal: Side Plank Pose, March 21, 2025, YJ Editors. https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/side-plank-pose/
- verywell fit: Side Plank: Proper Form, Variations, and Common Mistakes, June 07, 2024, Anne Asher, CPT (Reviewed by Tara Laferrara). https://www.verywellfit.com/how-to-safely-progress-your-side-plank-exercise-4016853
- Yoganatomy: Anatomical Breakdown Of Side Plank, July 23, 2024. https://www.yoganatomy.com/anatomical-side-plank/