Lean Planche
From a push-up position, lean the shoulders far forward past the hands with the feet still on the floor; the entry drill of the planche.
How to do it
Setup
Push-up position on straight arms, hands turned out beside the waist, body in one line, on the toes.
Steps
- Shift the shoulders forward past the wrists, arms straight.
- Hold the lean with the body straight and the blades pushed apart.
- Shift back over the hands to rest.
Common mistakes
Bending the elbows as you lean: keep them locked and lean less. Hips sagging: brace the belly and squeeze the glutes. Shoulders sinking between the blades: push the floor away and round the upper back slightly.
Breathing
Steady throughout; never held.
