How to do it
Lower your chest to within an inch of the floor each rep.
- 1
Start in a high plank position with hands shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Lower your body to the floor by bending your elbows.
- 3
Push back up to the plank position.
- 4
Once at the top, push further, rounding your upper back and spreading your shoulder blades apart.
- 5
Return to the plank position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
After the push-up, focus on protracting your shoulder blades to fully engage the serratus anterior muscle.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the hips sag toward the floor
- ✕Flaring the elbows out to 90 degrees
- ✕Bouncing off the floor without control