Exercises / Intermediate
Pseudoplanche
- Triceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Lower Chest
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 3
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
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01 / Steps
How to do it
Place your hands on the ground in a supine position and tuck your elbows in towards your abdomen.
Try to maintain a parallel position to the ground with your feet lifted and legs together.
When you have more strength, you can try it with your elbows out to the sides or with your elbows away from your abdomen.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Anterior Deltoid
Lower Chest
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength30
- Explosivity0
- Technique35
- Cardio0
- Mobility20
Sessions
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