bench press strength cross over into planches?

[thereid]

I know that gymnasts typically only use calisthenics to strengthen themselves to hold planche positions. I never do bench press but was wondering if I did it would be good for planches, is it? Or should I stick with bodyweight excercises.

[chicanerous]

Gymnasts don't use calisthenics (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calisthenics).

Moving on, planches are good for bench press, but not the other way around. You can do dumbbell planche and maltese presses (preferably in the hollow position or off a roman chair), however.

[Yuri]

yep

bench press has little carryover to planche

the best way to improve your planche is to do planches
practice frequently

[thereid]

Ok, I figured that, thread done.