Exercises / Intermediate
Handstand negative to straddle with bent elbows
- Triceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Upper Chest
- Upper Trapezius
- Serratus
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
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01 / Steps
How to do it
Perform a wide-legged push-up.
Begin to lower yourself into a straddle position, bending your elbows to make it easier.
Try to control the descent so that it lasts at least 3 seconds.
When you reach the final planche position with bent elbows, try to hold it for at least 1 second.
You can gradually increase the difficulty by trying to bend less each time.
It is recommended to perform this exercise with push-up or mini parallettes grips, to make it easier to control.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Anterior Deltoid
Upper Chest
Upper Trapezius
Serratus
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength60
- Explosivity0
- Technique50
- Cardio0
- Mobility30
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