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Planche Readiness & Stage Diagnostic Calculator

Calculate your 0–100% Planche Readiness Score, limiting biomechanical factor, and exact Overcoming Gravity progression stage

Answer-First Biomechanical Summary (TL;DR)

The ENIX Planche Readiness Calculator evaluates three biomechanical pillars—Relative Pressing Strength (Weighted Dip % BW), Straight-Arm Protraction Endurance (Planche Lean hold seconds), and Dynamic Anterior Deltoid Torque (Pseudo Planche Push-Up reps)—to compute a 0–100% readiness score and recommend your optimal Overcoming Gravity stage from Planche Lean (L2) to Full Planche (L15).

Readiness = 0.40 × (WeightedDipRatio / 0.85) + 0.35 × (PlancheLeanSec / 30) + 0.25 × (PPPU_Reps / 15)

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Advanced Tier · OG Level 11
75 kg
+35 kg
5 reps
18s
14 reps
Biomechanical Readiness Score1.71× BW Load
81%+71% BW Projected 1RM
Epley Belt 1RM

+53.3 kg

Total Load: 128.3 kg

Brzycki Belt 1RM

+48.8 kg

Total Load: 123.8 kg

Recommended Skill Atlas Node: Straddle Planche (L11)

Balanced Progression Profile — Maintain Prilepin Isometric Volume

Quantitative Readiness & Strength Benchmark Tiers

Straight-arm planche holds are limited by whichever link fails first: anterior deltoid hypertrophy (weighted dip ratio), serratus anterior scapular protraction under straight-arm load (planche lean duration), or dynamic shoulder flexion endurance (pseudo planche push-ups).

TierOG LevelRelative Load / Hold StandardUnlocked Skill Atlas NodeBiomechanical Guidance
BeginnerOG Levels 2–40–25% BW Dip · 15–20s Planche LeanPlanche Lean & Frog StandFocus on wrist dorsiflexion prep, 180° elbow lock, and scapular protraction endurance.
IntermediateOG Levels 5–7+35–55% BW Dip · 15s Tuck PlancheTuck Planche → Advanced Tuck PlancheSufficient anterior deltoid base to float feet off floor; uncurl lumbar spine into Advanced Tuck.
AdvancedOG Levels 8–11+65–75% BW Dip · 12s Adv. Tuck PlancheStraddle PlancheHigh straight-arm biceps tendon tolerance; ready for full hip extension in straddle split.
EliteOG Levels 12–15+85%+ BW Dip · 10s Straddle PlancheFull PlancheElite straight-arm shoulder flexion torque capable of horizontal full-body lever holds.

Frequently Asked Biomechanical Questions

Why can I dip +70% bodyweight but still struggle with Straddle Planche?

Weighted Dips train bent-arm shoulder flexion with neutral/retracted scapulae, whereas Straddle Planche requires straight-arm elbow lockout and maximal serratus anterior scapular protraction. If your dip score exceeds your Planche Lean score by >25%, prioritize straight-arm Planche Leans and band-assisted Straddle holds.

How many seconds of a Planche stage should I hold before advancing?

Follow the Overcoming Gravity isometric Prilepin table: accumulate 45–60s of total hold volume across 4–6 sets (e.g., 4 sets × 12–15 seconds) before progressing to a harder leverage stage.

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