The straddle planche is an advanced bodyweight exercise that targets the abs while also engaging the shoulders, tricep, and chest. It requires significant core strength, balance, and coordination to hold the body parallel to the ground with only the hands supporting the weight.
Also Works
ShouldersTricepsChest
How to Perform
1
Start in a pushup 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.