Lean Planche
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Description
The Lean Planche is an advanced bodyweight exercise that targets the shoulders, chest, and core. It requires significant strength and balance, as it involves holding the body parallel to the ground with only the hands touching the floor. This exercise is a progression towards the full planche, emphasizing shoulder strength and core stability.
How to Perform
- Begin in a push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart and fingers pointing forward.
- Lean your body forward by shifting your weight onto your hands, keeping your arms straight.
- Engage your core and glutes to maintain a straight line from head to heels.
- Keep your feet together and lift them slightly off the ground, balancing on your hands.
- Hold this position for as long as possible, maintaining control and stability.
- Slowly return to the starting position by reversing the movement.
What Muscles Work
Primary Muscle:
Secondary Muscles:
Tips
- Focus on engaging your core muscles to maintain stability throughout the exercise.
- Start with short holds and gradually increase the duration as you build strength.
- Ensure your shoulders are protracted and depressed to protect them from injury.
- Practice leaning forward incrementally to find your balance point without overextending.
- Use parallettes or yoga blocks if wrist flexibility is a limiting factor.
- Incorporate wrist strengthening exercises into your routine to support this movement.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the hips to sag, losing the straight line from shoulders to feet.
- Failing to protract the scapula, resulting in shoulder instability.
- Placing hands too far forward, reducing leverage and control.
- Bending the elbows, leading to insufficient arm engagement.
- Not engaging the core, causing lower back strain.
- Leaning too far forward, risking wrist strain.
- Neglecting to maintain tension in the legs, causing loss of balance.
- Rushing the movement, leading to poor form and control.
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