Bent-arm straddle planche (90-degree straddle hold)

Muscles

• Anterior deltoid
• Pectoralis major (clavicular head)
• Biceps brachii (short head)
• Brachialis
• Brachioradialis
• Serratus anterior

Technique

1. Lean forward on bent arms with your hands on the floor.
2. Lift your hips and open your legs straight out to the sides.
3. Balance your weight horizontally on your hands.

Form tips

1. Open your legs wide to reduce the lever.
2. Keep your torso parallel to the ground.

Similar Exercises

• Pike straddle planche
• Advanced tuck planche
• Tuck planche
• Planche
• Advanced tuck planche pushup

Equipment

• Pushing device