Tuck Planche Parallette
The Tuck Planche Parallette mainly works the shoulders, core and chest, with help from the back and triceps. You'll need: high parallel bars.
Required Equipment
Tuck Planche Parallette Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)
Secondary
Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior); Triceps (triceps brachii)
How to do the Tuck Planche Parallette
Place your parallettes securely on the floor shoulder-width apart and grip the handles firmly with your palms.
Crouch between the bars with your knees tucked into your chest and your feet off the floor.
Press down hard into the handles, protract your shoulder blades, and lean your torso forward until your hips lift up.
Hold your body balanced parallel to the floor with your knees tucked tight and arms fully locked out.
Breathe steadily and maintain full body tension to keep your torso stable.
Lower yourself gently back to the starting position with control.
Tuck Planche Parallette FAQs
What muscles does the Tuck Planche Parallette work?
The Tuck Planche Parallette mainly works the shoulders, core and chest, with help from the back and triceps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid, rectus abdominis and pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Tuck Planche Parallette?
High parallel bars.
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