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full planche push-up

full planche push-up is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

pectorals

Secondary muscles

shoulderstricepscore

Primary body parts

chest

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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