Full Planche Push-Up
Full Planche Push-Up demonstration
Watch the demo so setup and tempo are clear before you follow the step-by-step cues.

Performing the: A Step-by-Step Tutorial Full Planche Push-Up
Work through the cues in order so setup, bracing, and reps stay consistent before you add load.
- Once you've mastered the tuck planche, progress to a straddle planche by slowly extending your legs out to the sides while keeping them parallel to the ground. Maintain a strong core and keep your body in a straight line from your head to your toes.
- When you're able to hold the straddle planche position, move on to the full planche by bringing your legs together, again keeping your body in a straight line from head to toes.
- Now that you're in the full planche position, perform a push-up by bending your elbows and lowering your body towards the ground while keeping your body parallel to the floor.
- Push your body back up to the full planche
Tips for Performing Full Planche Push-Up
Form reminders that keep range of motion and control in check once the basic pattern feels stable.
- **Gradual Progression**: Full Planche Push-Ups are an advanced exercise and require significant strength and balance. Start with easier variations, such as the tuck planche push-up or the straddle planche push-up, and gradually progress to the full version. Trying to rush into the full planche push-up without proper preparation can result in strain or injury.
- **Core Strength**: The core plays a crucial role in stabilizing your body during the full planche push-up. Engage your core muscles throughout the exercise to maintain balance and control.
Can beginners do the Full Planche Push-Up?
A short framing note on whether this pattern suits newer lifters before you load it heavily.
The Full Planche Push-Up is a highly advanced exercise that requires a great deal of strength, balance, and control. It's not typically recommended for beginners due to the high level of difficulty and the potential for injury if performed incorrectly. Beginners should start with more basic push-up variations and gradually work their way up to more advanced exercises, always focusing on proper form and technique. It's also beneficial to work with a trainer or coach who can provide guidance and feedback.
What are common variations of the Full Planche Push-Up?
Compare these progressions when the main pattern is solid or you need a different stimulus with similar equipment.
- Straddle Planche Push-Up: In this variation, you spread your legs wide apart while keeping them straight, which can make the exercise slightly easier by distributing your weight differently.
- Pseudo Planche Push-Up: This variation is performed with your hands positioned closer to your waist and your feet on the ground, making it a good stepping stone towards the full planche push-up.
- Half Lay Planche Push-Up: In this intermediate variation, you extend one leg straight behind you while keeping the other leg tucked, which can help you gradually build up to the full planche push-up.
- One Leg Planche Push-Up: This variation involves keeping one leg extended straight behind you and the other leg tucked towards your chest, providing an intermediate challenge between the tuck and full planche push-ups.



