How to do it
Space your hands directly above your shoulders at the start of each rep.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Place your hands at shoulder level, as if you were pressing an imaginary bar.
- 3
Extend your arms above your head, fully straightening your elbows.
- 4
Lower your hands back to shoulder level.
Expert tip
Engage your core and glutes to maintain a stable base and straight posture throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders up toward the ears
- ✕Cranking the head back to follow the hands
- ✕Pivoting the torso forward as the arms rise