How To Do Tuck Planche
The Tuck Planche is an advanced bodyweight exercise that builds intense straight-arm strength, core control, and shoulder stability. It's a scaled-down version of the full planche, where you hold your body off the ground with your knees tucked in. This move targets your shoulders, chest, triceps, back, and abs. Proper form is key to avoid injury and get the most from the hold.
Step-by-Step Guide to Properly Execute Tuck Planche
Starting Position
Place your hands shoulder-width apart on the floor or on parallettes. Straighten your arms fully and keep them locked throughout the movement. Lean slightly forward while keeping your shoulders over your wrists. Bring your knees up toward your chest and keep your feet off the ground.
Lifting Phase
Engage your core tightly. Press through your hands and shift your weight forward until your toes lift off the ground. Keep your arms straight, round your upper back slightly, and hold your knees tucked in. Your back should be roughly parallel to the ground.
Holding Phase
Once balanced, keep your core tight and hips level. Avoid letting your lower back sag or your shoulders collapse. Maintain a rounded upper back (protraction) and stay as still as possible. Start with short holds and gradually increase your time.
Finishing Position
Slowly shift your weight back and lower your feet to the ground with control. Return to a kneeling or standing position. Avoid dropping out of the position suddenly to reduce strain on your wrists and shoulders.
Tuck Planche Workout Plan for All Levels
Beginner: 2 sets of 10–15 second holds / 1.5–2 min rest / 2 times per week
Intermediate: 3 sets of 15–25 second holds / 1.5–2 min rest / 3 times per week
Advanced: 4 sets of 25–35 second holds / 1.5–2 min rest / 4 times per week
What Are The Benefits Of Tuck Planche
• Builds strong, stable shoulders and scapular control
• Improves core and hip flexor strength
• Develops straight-arm strength for advanced skills
• Builds wrist endurance and balance
• Helps progress toward full planche or handstand
Common Mistakes to Avoid
• Bent arms: This reduces the strength benefits and can lead to injury. Always keep arms straight.
• Sagging back: A dropped lower back means your core isn't engaged. Focus on tucking your pelvis and rounding the upper back.
Similar Exercises To Try For Your Workout
• Planche Lean
• Frog Stand
• L-sit Hold
FAQ About Tuck Planche
Start with holds of 3 to 5 seconds for 5 to 8 sets. The tuck planche is about accumulating quality time under tension rather than long single holds. Once you can consistently hit 10 second holds, you can progress toward the advanced tuck planche by slowly extending your hips further back.
Stop immediately and do not push through shoulder pain. The tuck planche places very high straight-arm compressive load on the shoulder joint. Build up with planche leans and pseudo planche push ups first to condition your shoulder tendons and joints. Pain often means your straight-arm strength is not yet ready for this level of load.
In the tuck planche, your knees are tucked close to your chest with a slight rounding in your back. In the advanced tuck planche, you extend your hips so your back is flat and your thighs are roughly parallel to the floor. This significantly increases the lever and makes the hold much harder. The advanced tuck is the step before the straddle planche.
The tuck planche primarily targets the anterior deltoids, chest, and triceps in a straight-arm pressing position. Your wrists, serratus anterior, and core also take significant load. Unlike most pressing exercises, the planche trains your deltoids under extreme shoulder flexion, which is rarely challenged in other movements.
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