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Started by Samuel Ritchie, July 28, 2016 · 14 Replies · 122 Views
Hey all,
I'm starting out with the planche lean and wanted to post a form check. I can't hold this position for 5x30" yet, but if I can reach that time with this form is that enough for me to move on to PE6, or do I need to get more lean / a straighter body? Based on the marker hanging down it looks like I could get another inch of forward lean.
The string should be hanging down from the waistband when my shorts are right on my hipbones, right?
Thanks so much!
lean is good, I would increase a bit the posterior pelvic tilt and the protraction. then post a video for more accurate evaluation.
Yep just as Alex said. You can see your lower back just dipping in (so more PPT needed) and the upper back is too flat and the scapulae slightly prominent (so more protraction needed).
Samuel also please realize that you doing the lean on pointed toes is not completely necessary and this should not detract from the movement.
Samuel also please realize that you doing the lean on pointed toes is not completely necessary and this should not detract from the movement.
Perfect, thanks all. I was trying to be careful not to pike here - I'll adjust the PPT, work on my protraction and post a video.
good deal Samuel
Okay, here's the second set from today's workout. I'm noticing that when I try to adjust and protract my shoulders, my hips pike up hard. Would love some tips on how to proceed - should I try for the assigned 4x24", or shorten up the time and make sure that every second is quality?
Lots of fidgeting on this one. Still more protraction necessary as well as reducing the pike in your hips that you mentioned.
Proceed by dropping the assigned time and making every second high quality and with perfect form.
Just like Everett said Samuel, quality over quantity
Excellent, I'll get on it. Thanks so much, all!
Our pleasure Samuel
Okay all, second day attempting this. I shortened the time and cleaned up some of the fidgeting plus the hip pike. Felt easier this time around - not sure if that was a wrist thing or an adjustment I made with the shoulders. Or maybe I'm missing something!
Still looking for more protraction and a little more PPT. Good work fixing the piked hips and reducing fidgeting. How is your protraction on the earlier progressions?
A secondary cue Samuel is to try not to use the carpet if possible, it looks like its distracting from your balance.