Exercises / Intermediate
Pseudoplanche on bar
- Triceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Lower Chest
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 3
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Similar to the pseudo planche but on a bar.
Hands in a supine position and press elbows into the abdomen.
Attempt to maintain a parallel position to the ground with feet lifted and legs together.
When you have more strength, you can try it with elbows on the sides or elbows away from the abdomen.
First practice on low bars.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Anterior Deltoid
Lower Chest
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength35
- Explosivity0
- Technique40
- Cardio0
- Mobility20
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