Frog Planche
A crouched balance on the hands with the knees resting on the bent arms and the feet off the floor; held still, the first step of the planche.
How to do it
Setup
Squatting, hands flat on the floor shoulder-width, elbows bent, knees resting on the outsides of the upper arms.
Steps
- Lean forward onto the hands until the feet lift.
- Hold the balance, the knees pressing into the arms.
- Lower the feet to come out.
Common mistakes
Diving forward past the balance point: lean only until the toes lift. Knees sliding off the arms: press them in. Cold wrists: warm them up before the first hold.
Breathing
Steady throughout; never held.
