How to do it
Exhale as you raise your arms and hold the top position for two full seconds.
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Lie face down with your arms bent at the elbows, forming the letter 'W'.
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Lift your arms off the ground, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
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Hold the contraction briefly, then lower back to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure your elbows are bent at a 90-degree angle and focus on the contraction in your upper back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the chin and hyperextending the neck
- ✕Arching the lower back during the lift
- ✕Jerking the arms upward with momentum