lean planche

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

lean planche demonstration
lean planche β€” demonstration

Body part

Waist

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

Shoulders, Chest, Triceps

How to do lean planche

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

  2. Engage your core and slowly shift your weight forward, bringing your shoulders past your hands.

  3. Keep your elbows slightly bent and your body straight as you lean forward.

  4. Hold this position for a few seconds, then slowly return 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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