Planche Push-up - Week 5

By Me on 2025-02-06

workout

Still Busy

Another busy week, another uneventful workout. At least we're still putting in the time.

Day 1

Due to a scheduling conflict we had to rush our workout even more to make room for a group that booked the gym. We cut the amount of dips and pull-ups in half and did them as alternating sets to save time.

I skipped the triangle push-ups since my shoulder is still not 100% healed.

Day 2

I felt like the planche lean was a bit easier this time around. I managed to hold it for 30 seconds without much movement. I'll try to lean a little further next time. Leg raises are also getting easier, and the Scott Curls I should probably increase the weight next time.

I tried to push away from the wall again for the handstand, but the best I managed was around a second before I had to move my hands a bit and lost balance. I should do some research on what the next step is.

As a final exercise we did dumbell deadlifts. My friend's having problems slouching so we thought this would be a good exercise to help him out. I realised I never really did dumbell deadlifts before, I always went for the barbell version. It was fun to try something different.

Next Week

My friend will be away for a few days so we might skip the office gym sessions. If we do, I'll be doing the program at my regular gym while keeping an eye on my shoulder.

Program Used

Day 1

Plank
1 minute again to save time
3 sets
60 seconds
Dips
Replaced with straight arm hold this week
3 sets
5 reps
Pull-ups
Done as alternating sets with the dips
3 sets
5 reps
Overhead press
3 sets
40 kg × 10
Push-ups
Skipped the triangle push-ups each set
3 sets
30 reps

Day 2

Planche lean
3 sets
30 seconds
Hanging leg raises
3 sets
10 reps
Scott Curls
3 sets
12 kg × 10
Wall handstand
3 sets
30 seconds
Dumbell deadlift
3 sets
24 kg × 10