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Straddle Planche Push-up
Elite
Level 95/100
The straddle planche push-up is a full push-up performed in a straddle planche (legs in a horizontal V, body parallel to the floor). A gymnastics-level move combining the straddle planche hold with dynamic pressing strength.
LevelElite
Sets3-4 × 2-5 reps
Rest3-4 min
EquipmentFloor, Parallettes
Execution
From a straddle planche hold (which you must already own), lower with control bending the elbows (elbows back, as in PPPUs). At the bottom the chest is near the hands. Drive with max force back to the horizontal straddle planche.
Difficulty
One of the hardest pushing skills in calisthenics. Own a 30+ second straddle planche hold before attempting dynamic reps.
Muscles
Anterior deltoid, serratus anterior, triceps, chest, and the entire anterior core chain work maximally throughout.
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