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Straddle planche

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Straddle planche is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the abs, also working the front delts, triceps, and chest.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

Front deltsTricepsChest

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Time
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Start in a push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your feet spread wide apart.
  2. 2Engage your core and slowly shift your weight forward, bringing your shoulders over your hands.
  3. 3Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
  4. 4Pause 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. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Frog plancheBodyweight
  • Full plancheBodyweight
  • Lean plancheBodyweight
  • Straddle malteseBodyweight
  • Full malteseBodyweight
  • Barbell rollerout from benchBarbell

Easier variations

  • Shoulder tapBodyweight
  • Dead bugBodyweight
  • Lever seated crunchMachine
  • Lever seated crunch (chest pad)Machine

Harder variations

  • Barbell rollerout from benchBarbell
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