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lean planche

lean planche exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: abs. Equipment: body weight.

lean planche exercise demonstration
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
shoulders
Body part
waist
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

shoulders, chest, triceps

How to perform

  1. Start in a push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your body straight.
  2. Engage your core and slowly shift your weight forward, bringing your shoulders past your hands.
  3. Keep your elbows slightly bent and your body straight as you lean forward.
  4. Hold this position for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.