straddlyAdvanced Tuck Planche
Muscles worked
Main muscles
- Anterior Deltoid
- Pectoralis Major (Upper)
- Serratus Anterior
Also working
- Biceps Brachii (Short Head)
- Rectus Abdominis
- Trapezius (Lower)
- Triceps (Lateral Head)
- Triceps (Medial Head)
- Wrist Flexors
What it is
The step after the tuck planche: the back is flat and the hips rise to shoulder height, with the knees still tucked. Opening the hip angle makes it much harder than a regular tuck. Keep the arms locked and the shoulders well in front of the hands.
Technique tips
- Lock the elbows and protract the shoulders
- Flatten the back until it is level
- Bring the hips up to shoulder height
- Keep the knees tucked but away from the chest
How to track your progress
Log the hold time of each set. Straddly keeps your best hold for this exercise and tells you when you beat it, so a two-second gain does not go unnoticed.
