How to do it
Spread your fingers wide and grip the floor to stabilize your wrist during the press.
- 1
Begin in a standard push-up position with your hands shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Lower your body towards the floor, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
- 3
As you push back up, rotate your torso and extend one arm towards the ceiling, opening up your chest.
- 4
Return to the push-up position and repeat the movement, alternating the rotating arm with each rep.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and rotate smoothly to prevent any jerky movements that could cause injury. Focus on a full range of motion to work the targeted muscles effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows outward on the descent
- ✕Sagging the hips toward the floor
- ✕Leaving the top arm bent at the elbow