straddle planche
straddle planche 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 shoulder-width apart and your feet spread wide apart.
Step 2
Engage your core and slowly shift your weight forward, bringing your shoulders over your hands.
Step 3
Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
Step 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.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
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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