Mastering the Thumb Planche Technique in Calisthenics

Keith on Instagram: "PLANCHE EXERCISE This is one of my favorite exercises to work a planche and just great for your core and shoulders 1. Have your coach or a friend grab your feet (if you don’t have a friend isn’t telling a stranger “hey grab my feet” a great ice breaker?) 2. Then lean forward as far as you can then backwards opening shoulders 3. Notice how @owen_tong05 keeps pushing through his shoulders so his upper back is rounded. Also notice his lower back is straight! Give it a try! You

Josh Smith on Instagram: "It’s time for people to realise that the planche is 100x more impressive than a handstand!💀 Some people dedicate their entire lives to unlocking the planche and still it takes them years to unlock. And some people still believe the a handstand is harder 😳 DM me “PROGRESS” for 1-1 Calisthenics coaching! 💪 #calisthenics #planche #handstand #gym #fitness"

THENX.com on Instagram: "Comment PLANCHE or tap the link in bio to watch the full session 🔥 Dr. Mike puts his strength to the test trying to unlock the planche. Chris Heria shows why calisthenics is a different kind of challenge."

Josh Smith on Instagram: "People need to realise how hard the planche is before they send every Calisthenics athlete insane 💀 Planche - A rare calisthenics skill where you hold your entire body parallel to the ground, floating only on straight arms. No momentum. No cheat. Just raw strength, balance, and total body control. It takes most people years of relentless training to achieve — that’s why so few ever unlock it. It’s not just a move… it’s proof of what’s possible when you refuse to quit.