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straddle planche

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

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

Secondary muscles

shoulders, triceps, chest

How to perform

  1. Start in a push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your feet spread wide apart.
  2. Engage your core and slowly shift your weight forward, bringing your shoulders over your hands.
  3. Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
  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.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.