Exercises / Intermediate
Straddle press
- Triceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Lumbar
- Serratus
- Upper Chest
- Upper Trapezius
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 6
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
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01 / Steps
How to do it
Perform a Straddle Planche.
Use the strength of your shoulders to raise your torso and legs until you are in a handstand position.
You must do this without bending your arms and without arching your lower back or flexing your legs.
Try to keep your torso and legs in a straight line at all times.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Anterior Deltoid
Lumbar
Serratus
Upper Chest
Upper Trapezius
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength75
- Explosivity0
- Technique75
- Cardio0
- Mobility30
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