How to do it
Spread your fingers wide and grip the floor to stabilize your wrists throughout the set.
- 1
Place your hands on the floor and your knees on a box or elevated surface behind you.
- 2
Lower your body by bending your elbows until your chest nearly touches the floor.
- 3
Push back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure your body remains in a straight line from your knees to your head, and don't let your lower back sag.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows out to 90 degrees
- ✕Bouncing the chest off the floor
- ✕Dropping the head toward the floor