Advanced exercise

Ring Straddle Planche

  • Stability
  • Strength
  • Calisthenics

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Technique

How to perform Ring Straddle Planche

  1. Set the rings with clearance for your practiced planche entry and controlled exit.
  2. Grip the rings, straighten your elbows, turn the rings slightly outward and lean your shoulders forward of your hands.
  3. Lift both feet clear while keeping your legs straight and spread into a straddle.
  4. Support your shoulder blades actively and maintain an approximately horizontal line through your torso and hips.
  5. Hold the ring position without resting your forearms on the straps or letting your hips sag.
  6. Use your practiced controlled exit to return your feet to support.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Anterior Deltoid, Serratus Anterior, Biceps Brachii Long Head, Biceps Brachii Short Head.

MuscleScoreRole
Anterior Deltoid1.0Target, Stabilizer
Serratus Anterior0.8Target, Stabilizer
Biceps Brachii Long Head0.7Target, Stabilizer
Biceps Brachii Short Head0.7Target, Stabilizer
Erector Spinae0.4Stabilizer
Gluteus Maximus0.4Stabilizer
Infraspinatus0.3Stabilizer
Rectus Abdominis0.3Stabilizer
Trapezius0.3Stabilizer

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Progression relationships

These relationships describe graph position, not personal readiness.

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