How to do it
Brace your abs tightly as if expecting a punch to the gut.
- 1
Begin in a push-up position with your hands wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Lower your body to the floor while keeping your elbows flared out to the sides.
- 3
Push your body back up, fully extending your arms and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on a full range of motion, lowering your chest to the floor and fully extending your arms to engage the traps effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the hips sag toward the floor
- ✕Bouncing the chest off the floor
- ✕Missing the scapular squeeze at the top