How to do it
Stack your wrists directly under your shoulders when fully extended.
- 1
Start in a plank position with your forearms on the ground and elbows under your shoulders.
- 2
Push up onto your hands, extending your arms fully.
- 3
Lower yourself back down onto your elbows with control.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your body in a straight line from shoulders to ankles and avoid sagging your hips to maintain proper alignment.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the head below shoulders
- ✕Flaring the elbows outward
- ✕Bouncing off the forearms at the bottom