Abs exercise · body weight
Straddle Planche
The straddle planche is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, with the shoulders, triceps and chest assisting.
- Target muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Shoulders, triceps, chest
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Waist
How to do the straddle planche
- Start in a push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your feet spread wide apart.
- Engage your core and slowly shift your weight forward, bringing your shoulders over your hands.
- Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
- 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.
- 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, triceps and chest work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
