Pseudo Planche Push-ups

Advanced push-up with hands turned and torso leaned forward to build planche-specific shoulder and core strength

Difficulty

Advanced

Primary muscles

Chest

Secondary muscles

Transverse Abdominis, Shoulders

Equipment

None — bodyweight

How to do it

Set up in a push-up position with fingers pointing toward your feet and lean your shoulders forward past your hands. Lower your chest toward the floor keeping the forward lean, then press back up while resisting the urge to shift your weight back

Progressions

• Easier: Ring Push-ups
• Easier: Decline Push-ups
• Harder: Single Arm Push-up