How to do it
Lower your chest slowly to the floor over a two-count each rep.
- 1
Begin on your knees and place one hand on the ground, directly under your shoulder.
- 2
Extend the other arm behind your back.
- 3
Lower your chest towards the ground, keeping your elbow close to your body.
- 4
Push through the palm of your hand to raise your body back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Keep your core tight and maintain a straight line from your head to your knees to prevent your hips from sagging or sticking up.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the working elbow away from the ribs
- ✕Rotating the torso toward the free-arm side
- ✕Planting the hand wide of the shoulder line