How to do it
Take three full seconds to lower yourself on every repetition.
- 1
Lie on your back on the floor or a mat.
- 2
Place your hands close together directly under your chest, with thumbs and index fingers touching to form a diamond shape.
- 3
Extend your arms to lift your upper body off the ground, keeping your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- 4
Lower your body back down until your chest almost touches your hands.
- 5
Push back up to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on keeping your elbows close to your body to maximize triceps engagement and protect your shoulders.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows out wide during the press
- ✕Sagging the hips toward the ground
- ✕Separating the thumbs during the descent