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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

abs

Secondary muscles

shoulderstricepschest

Primary body parts

core

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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