Pseudo Planche Push-up
Expert Advice
Lean forward as much as you can while maintaining a straight body line to increase the difficulty and emphasize the shoulders and chest.
How-to-do Steps
- Start in a standard push-up position with your hands slightly below your chest.
- Turn your hands outwards so your fingers are pointing towards your toes or slightly out to the sides.
- Shift your body weight forward so your shoulders are in front of your hands.
- Lower your body towards the floor, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Push back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Pseudo Planche Push-up primarily targets the Chest, Abs, with Strength mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Chest30%
Abs30%
Secondary
Shoulders20%
Lats10%
Triceps10%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Pseudo Planche Push-up work?
Pseudo Planche Push-up primarily targets the Chest, Abs. Secondary muscles involved include Shoulders, Lats, Triceps. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Pseudo Planche Push-up?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Pseudo Planche Push-up suitable for beginners?
Pseudo Planche Push-up is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
