Pseudo planche push-up
Also called PPPU, Planche lean push-up
The pseudo planche push-up is a push-up with your hands by your hips and your shoulders leaning far ahead of them. This lean works the front of your shoulders hard. It mostly works your shoulders, chest and triceps, and your abs, biceps and forearms assist. It is a base for the planche. Your wrists carry a lot of load, so warm them up and lean forward in small steps. You need strong Decline push-ups first. Keep your body in one firm line.
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How to do it
- Place your hands by your hips with your fingers turned out and your feet together.
- Lean your shoulders forward, ahead of your hands.
- Lower with your elbows close to your body.
- Press up, keeping your shoulders ahead of your hands.
Form tips
- Hands by your hips, fingers turned out, feet together.
- Lean forward and lower with your elbows close to your body.
- Keep your shoulders ahead of your hands, body one firm line.
Common mistake
- Piking your hips up instead of leaning your shoulders forward.