How to do it
Press your inner thighs together to keep the legs steady and engaged.
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Lie on your back with your legs extended and arms by your sides.
- 2
Lift your head, neck, and shoulders off the floor and look towards your toes.
- 3
Extend your arms and pulse them up and down as you inhale for five counts and exhale for five counts.
- 4
Keep your legs lifted and steady in either a tabletop position or extended out at a 45-degree angle for more intensity.
- 5
Repeat the breathing pattern until you reach 100 arm pulses.
Expert tip
Keep your lower back pressed into the floor and maintain a steady breathing pattern to engage your core throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Cranking the neck instead of curling the chin
- ✕Pulsing the arms with excessive range
- ✕Letting the legs drift below the hips