Exercises / Intermediate
Descent from handstand to straddle planche
- Triceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Serratus
- Upper Chest
- Upper Trapezius
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into a handstand position.
Spread your legs and try to slowly lower yourself until you reach a parallel position to the ground.
It is usually easier to do it on parallel bars or push-up grips, but it can also be done on the floor.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Anterior Deltoid
Serratus
Upper Chest
Upper Trapezius
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength70
- Explosivity0
- Technique70
- Cardio0
- Mobility20
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Intermediate
Lanzarote - Planche On Bar
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Lower Chest ∙ Upper Chest
40 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Intermediate planche by movement patterns
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Serratus ∙ Upper Chest
44 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Destruction Straddle Planche
Triceps ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Upper Trapezius
16 min · 5 exercises
Intermediate
World champion push
Triceps ∙ Lower Chest ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Abs
20 min · 10 exercises
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