How to do it
Plant each hand directly beneath its shoulder as you rise.
- 1
Start in a standard plank position with your forearms on the ground and your body in a straight line.
- 2
Push up from your forearms to your hands, one arm at a time, to move into a push-up position.
- 3
Lower back down to your forearms, one arm at a time, to return to the starting plank position.
- 4
Alternate the leading arm with each repetition to work both sides of the body evenly.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a straight line from your head to your heels and avoid sagging your hips to maintain proper form.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the hips during transitions
- ✕Dropping the head toward the floor
- ✕Leading with the same arm each rep