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Animated demonstration of the full planche push-up exercise, targeting the Pectorals using Body weight.

full planche push-up

Body part
Chest
Equipment
Body weight
Target muscle
Pectorals
Secondary muscles
shoulderstricepscore

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Start in a push-up position with your hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  2. Step 2: Engage your core and lower your body down towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.

  3. Step 3: As you lower yourself, lean your body forward and lift your feet off the ground, balancing on your hands.

  4. Step 4: Continue to lower your body until your chest is just above the ground.

  5. Step 5: Push through your hands and extend your arms to lift your body back up to the starting position.

  6. Step 6: Maintain a straight line from your head to your heels throughout the movement.

  7. Step 7: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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