straddle planche
straddle planche — highlighted muscle: abs

Muscles worked

abs, shoulders, triceps, chest

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straddle planche

Body part
waist
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
shoulders

Secondary muscles

shoulderstricepschest

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Start in a push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your feet spread wide apart.

  2. 2

    Engage your core and slowly shift your weight forward, bringing your shoulders over your hands.

  3. 3

    Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your hands to straighten your arms and lift your body back up to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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