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What is Planche?
An advanced hold balancing the body horizontally on the hands.
In context
Planche is a key concept in calisthenics. An advanced hold balancing the body horizontally on the hands. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.
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Related calisthenics terms
Common questions.
What does planche mean?
An advanced hold balancing the body horizontally on the hands.
What category does planche belong to?
Planche is a term from calisthenics in strength and fitness training. Browse more calisthenics terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does planche matter for training?
Understanding planche helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.
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