How to do it
Reach your fingertips and toes in opposite directions at the top.
- 1
Lie face down on the floor with arms extended holding dumbbells directly in front of you.
- 2
Simultaneously raise your arms, legs, and chest off the floor, squeezing your glutes and back muscles.
- 3
Hold the elevated position for a few seconds, then slowly lower back down to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your head in a neutral position to avoid straining your neck, and focus on lifting with your back and glutes rather than swinging the weights.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hyperextending the lower back at the top
- ✕Bending the knees during the lift
- ✕Lifting arms and legs at different times