Copenhagen Side Plank primarily works the adductors and core. It is categorized as a core movement and uses Bench, box, or chair.
- Primary muscles
- adductors and core
- Equipment
- Bench, box, or chair
- Movement pattern
- core
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Copenhagen Side Plank
- Top leg on bench at inner thigh, elbow under shoulder
- Lift hips — top leg squeezes toward bench
- Hold or short reps — switch sides
Common mistakes
- Hips sagging — regress to bent bottom knee on floor
- Placing the bench too close to the knee before building enough adductor strength
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is adductors, with core also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Easier option: Side Plank
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Side Plank · Side Plank · Adductor (Machine) · Adductor Rockback · Lateral Lunge · Standing Cable Hip Adduction
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