How to do it
Tighten your quadriceps to keep your legs straight and rigid.
- 1
Put on a weighted vest and get into a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core and glutes.
- 3
Lower your body towards the floor by bending your elbows.
- 4
Push through your hands to lift your body back up to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure the weight vest is snug against your body to prevent it from shifting during the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hips sagging toward the floor
- ✕Flaring the elbows to 90 degrees
- ✕Stopping short of full depth