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Pseudo Planche Push-up

Push-up with a forward lean. Push-up with your hands at hip level, fingers pointing out or back. Your shoulders sit well in front of your hands. A key drill for the planche.

Category
Bodyweight
Muscles
Shoulders, Chest, Triceps
Level
Advanced
Equipment
none

How to do the Pseudo Planche Push-up, step by step

  1. Place your hands next to your hips, fingers turned out or back.
  2. Lean forward until your shoulders are clearly in front of your hands.
  3. Back slightly rounded, shoulder blades spread apart.
  4. Lower with your elbows tucked in and press up without losing the lean.

Common mistakes and how to fix them

  • Lean disappears as you press upconsciously keep your shoulders forward.
  • Elbows flare outkeep your elbows tight to your body.

How to scale the Pseudo Planche Push-up

If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:

  • Less lean
  • From the knees

Also known as

Pppu · Pseudo planche

These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.

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