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Advanced Tuck Planche

Answer-First Biomechanical TL;DR · Canonical ID: advanced_tuck_plancheEquipment: Parallettes, Floor

The Advanced Tuck Planche (OG Level 7) bridges the Tuck Planche and Straddle Planche by uncurling the lumbar spine into a flat back while extending the hips to a 90° angle relative to the torso. This subtle shift moves the knees behind the hip line, substantially increasing anterior deltoid and biceps tendon torque. Athletes should master a 15-second Tuck Planche before progressing to Advanced Tuck holds.

RGPrerequisite Gate

4 sets × 15s Tuck Planche + 3 × 12 Pseudo Planche Push-Ups

MSMastery Prescription

4 sets × 12s hold with flat lower back and 90° hip angle

LTData Model Separation

Pure Isometric / Bodyweight Node

Step-by-Step Biomechanical Execution

  1. 1

    Enter Clean Tuck Planche

    Establish a locked-arm Tuck Planche with hips level with the shoulders.

  2. 2

    Extend Hips & Flatten Lumbar Spine

    Slowly push the knees backward until the thighs are vertical (90° to torso) while leaning the shoulders slightly further forward.

Primary & Secondary Muscles

Primary Prime Movers

Anterior DeltoidsSerratus AnteriorLumbar Erectors

Secondary Stabilizers

Biceps Brachii TendonPectoralis MajorWrist Flexors

Technical Coaching Cues

  • Flatten the lower back while maintaining upper thoracic protraction
  • Increase forward shoulder lean as the knees move backward
  • Keep elbows completely locked at 180°
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Common Biomechanical Mistakes & Energy Leaks

Avoid these structural faults to protect tendons and qualify for strict hold/rep standards.

Fault: Dropping hips below shoulder height when extending knees

Correction: Lean shoulders further forward to counterbalance the rearward shift of the knees.

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