Alia Bhatt hardly ever skips her gym sessions, reminding us to take care of our health. The actress dropped a set of pictures and videos on Instagram offering fans “bits of here and there” from her life. One of the clips that caught our attention showcased Alia performing an advanced version of a side plank. Dressed in all-black athleisure, she put forward an inspiring display of equilibrium by balancing her body on one arm. To add an element of challenge, she placed a 5-kg weight plate on her inner thigh, holding the position for some time while stretching her other arm. She pulled off the arduous physical activity with a smile on her face, taking measured breaths.
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The advanced side plank with weight plate move comes with several benefits.
1. Builds Core Strength
This exercise intensifies the engagement of core muscles, the obliques and transverse abdominal muscles through added resistance. As a result, your core stability improves and your overall functional strength is enhanced as well.
2. Better Balance and Stability
Incorporating weight plates into the side plank enables your body to get stabilised, promoting better coordination and balance. It is essential for preventing injury risk and also makes you flexible to perform a range of other aerobic activities.
3. Great Shoulder Strength
Since you are balancing on one arm, be assured of achieving great shoulder strength through this workout. The weight plate acts as a shoulder stabiliser enhancing endurance and strength in the cuff muscles and the deltoids.
4. Reduces Risk Of Lower Back Pain
Since your core muscles get worked up the exercise alliervates and prevents lower back pain. The lateral stabilisation provided by the weighted side plank also keeps back discomfort at bay. It contributes to better posture, offering the right spinal alignment and making it easier for you to conduct day-to-day activities.
5. Functional Strength Development
By simulating real-life movements, where one side of the body exerts more force than the other, the unilateral aspect of the exercise increases functional strength. It not only enhances regular movement efficiency but also increases sports performance.
