How to do it
Squeeze your glutes to keep your hips pressed into the floor.
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Lie face down on the floor with arms extended to the sides, forming a 'T'.
- 2
Squeeze your shoulder blades together and lift your arms off the ground.
- 3
Hold the raised position for a few seconds.
- 4
Slowly lower your arms back to the floor.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and deliberate to ensure proper muscle activation and to avoid any jerky motions.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the head and straining the neck
- ✕Letting the arms bend at the elbows
- ✕Dropping the arms to the floor abruptly