Planche Lean Hold
Also known as: Planche Lean Holds, Planche Lean, Planche Lean Push-Up Position, Pseudo Planche Hold
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Technique
- Start in a high plank with the hands under the shoulders and the fingers turned slightly out.
- Lock your arms and push the floor away to round the upper back.
- Tuck the pelvis and shift your whole body forward until your shoulders are well in front of your hands and the hands sit beside your lower ribs.
- Hold the lean for a few seconds with the body in a straight line.
- Shift back and rest.
Cues
- Keep the arms straight and the shoulders pushing up.
- Squeeze the glutes and abs to hold a straight line.
- Lean only as far as your wrists allow comfortably.
Common mistakes
- Bending the elbows.
- Letting the hips sag or pike.
- Pushing the lean so far that wrists or shoulders hurt; warm up the wrists first.