straddlyTuck Planche
Muscles worked
Main muscles
- Anterior Deltoid
- Pectoralis Major (Lower)
- Rectus Abdominis
Also working
- Biceps Brachii (Long Head)
- Gluteus Maximus
- Lateral Deltoid
- Serratus Anterior
What it is
This isometric hold requires you to support your entire body weight on your hands, lifting your body off the ground. You tuck your knees tightly towards your chest, maintaining this position. It primarily develops significant strength in your shoulders, triceps, and core muscles.
Technique tips
- Actively push the floor away to maximize shoulder protraction.
- Keep your elbows locked straight throughout the hold.
- Round your upper back and engage your core tightly.
- Tuck your knees as close to your chest as possible.
- Breathe deeply and steadily, avoiding holding your breath.
- Lean your shoulders forward significantly over your hands.
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.
