frog planche

A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with body weight.

frog planche demonstration
frog planche β€” demonstration

Body part

Waist

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

Shoulders, Chest, Triceps

How to do frog planche

  1. Start in a push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your feet together.

  2. Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your back straight.

  3. As you lower your body, lift your feet off the ground and bring your knees towards your chest.

  4. Hold this position for a few seconds, then extend your legs back out and push yourself back up to the starting position.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Abs

Secondary

ShouldersChestTriceps

Related exercises

All waist exercises β†’

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