How to do it
Spread your fingers wide and press evenly through both palms.
- 1
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, close to your buttocks.
- 2
Reach your arms overhead, planting your hands on the floor with your fingers pointing towards your feet.
- 3
Use your lats to lift your upper body off the floor, assisting with your legs as needed.
- 4
Slowly lower back down to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Expert tip
Use your legs minimally to assist the movement, focusing on using your lats to pull your torso upwards.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows outward during the press
- ✕Arching the lower back during the lift
- ✕Yanking upward with excessive momentum