Focus: Straight-arm push strength and planche development. This day emphasizes lower-rep, high-intensity work for planche and vertical pressing.
Skill – Planche Isometrics:
4–5 sets of planche hold in your hardest progression for 6–10 seconds each. Example progression: straddle planche on parallettes (or advanced tuck planche if full not yet achieved). Use a resistance band around hips for assistance if needed to hit at least ~6s per hold.
Rest ~2-3 min between sets to fully recover. Focus on form: locked elbows, protracted scapulae, hollow body.
(This trains specific straight-arm strength at the angle needed for planche. Short holds with near-max intensity build maximal strength; long rests ensure quality effort each set).
L-sit Compressions and L-sit drags are essential exercises. Beginners should start with these and move on the pseudo-planche and pseudo-planche push-ups (focusing on scapular protraction).
Check additional resources for these exercises.
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L-sit compression/drag: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DF8rMlWIiIS/?igsh=MWZxMzVvN3NweHFpdA==
Planche building exercise: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGZxa-SIdT6/?igsh=Zm9iMmJjMXRlajlj