Ring Planche
An extremely advanced static skill where you hold your entire body horizontal and parallel to the ground on the rings with arms straight, demonstrating elite pressing strength.
Instructions
- Begin in a support hold on the rings with arms extended
- Gradually shift your body forward while maintaining arm extension
- Move to a horizontal position parallel to the ground
- Maintain straight arms and engage your entire body
- Keep your shoulders packed and core tight
- Hold this horizontal position for the prescribed duration
Tips
- This is one of the most advanced calisthenic skills
- Requires years of progressive training and preparation
- Start with tuck planche and progress through progressions
- Build exceptional shoulder and chest strength extensively first
- Maintain active lat engagement for support
- Very high injury risk - progress extremely carefully
- Regular mobility and conditioning work is essential
- Only attempt with solid progression foundation
- Consider working with a coach on this skill
Recommended starting values
Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.
| Goal | Sets | Hold |
|---|---|---|
| Gain strength | 3 | 5 s |
| Build muscle | 3 | 10 s |
| Build endurance | 3 | 15 s |
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