full planche push-up
full planche push-up — highlighted muscle: pectorals

Muscles worked

pectorals, shoulders, triceps, core

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full planche push-up

Body part
chest
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
shoulders

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Start in a push-up position with your hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Engage your core and lower your body down towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.

  3. 3

    As you lower yourself, lean your body forward and lift your feet off the ground, balancing on your hands.

  4. 4

    Continue to lower your body until your chest is just above the ground.

  5. 5

    Push through your hands and extend your arms to lift your body back up to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Maintain a straight line from your head to your heels throughout the movement.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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