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Straddle Planche

Planche with legs in a straddle. A planche with straight legs in a straddle: your whole body floats horizontally above the floor, supported only by your hands.

Category
Bodyweight
Muscles
Shoulders, Triceps, Core, Forearms
Level
Expert
Equipment
none

How to do the Straddle Planche, step by step

  1. Place your hands, shoulders well in front of your hands.
  2. Straddle your legs and lift them straight.
  3. Level your body horizontally.
  4. Hold, arms straight.

Common mistakes and how to fix them

  • Hips too highsqueeze your glutes and extend your body.
  • Arms bendlock them out.

How to scale the Straddle Planche

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

  • Tuck Planche
  • Straddle with a resistance band

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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