Tuck Planche (Parallette)

A static hold with knees tucked in toward the chest while balancing on parallettes, a progression toward the full planche.

Instructions

1. Place two parallettes on the ground positioned slightly wider than shoulder-width.
2. Sit between the parallettes and place your hands on each one with fingers pointing forward.
3. Press through your hands to lift your entire body off the ground with straight arms.
4. Tuck your knees in toward your chest, creating a compact body position.
5. Maintain shoulder packing with your shoulders shrugged slightly to assist with stability.
6. Keep your arms completely straight and your body rigid throughout the hold.
7. Hold this position for time, maintaining strict form with straight arms.
8. Lower yourself back down to the ground when you have completed your set.

Tips

• This is an intermediate progression toward the full planche hold.
• Keeping your knees tucked reduces the leverage challenge compared to a full planche.
• Focus on building strength rather than rushing toward the full planche.
• Maintain a straight arm position - bent elbows will compromise the effectiveness of the hold.
• Progress by gradually extending your legs as your strength increases.