Abs exercise · body weight
Frog Planche
The frog planche is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, with the shoulders, chest and triceps assisting.
- Target muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Shoulders, chest, triceps
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Waist
How to do the frog planche
- Start in a push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your feet together.
- Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your back straight.
- As you lower your body, lift your feet off the ground and bring your knees towards your chest.
- Hold this position for a few seconds, then extend your legs back out and push yourself back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the abs. The shoulders, chest and triceps work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
