Exercises / Intermediate
Descent from handstand to full planche
- Triceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Upper Chest
- Serratus
- Upper Trapezius
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
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01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into a handstand position.
Slowly lower your legs together until you attempt to reach a horizontal position on the ground.
Try to bring your head as far forward as possible and seek maximum mobility in your wrists.
Normally it is more comfortable to do this on parallel bars or push-up grips, but it can also be done on the floor.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Anterior Deltoid
Upper Chest
Serratus
Upper Trapezius
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength80
- Explosivity0
- Technique75
- Cardio0
- Mobility25
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