How to do it
Keep your elbows at a 45-degree angle to your torso throughout each rep.
- 1
Start in a push-up position but support your body weight on your fingertips instead of your palms.
- 2
Lower your body to the floor with control, keeping your body straight.
- 3
Push back up to the starting position, maintaining the weight on your fingertips.
- 4
Perform the exercise for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
This is an advanced exercise that places significant stress on your fingers and wrists. Start with partial body weight and progress slowly to prevent injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the hips sag during the descent
- ✕Bending the wrists backward under load
- ✕Collapsing the fingertips into a flat hand