How to do it
Keep your legs straight and reach them long behind you as you lift.
- 1
Lie face down on the floor with your arms forming a 'W' shape (elbows bent and thumbs pointing up).
- 2
Lift your chest, arms, and legs off the floor by squeezing your glutes and back muscles.
- 3
Extend your arms forward into a 'Y' shape while keeping them lifted.
- 4
Return to the 'W' position and repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on engaging your back muscles and maintaining a controlled movement from the 'W' to the 'Y' position without overarching your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Jerking upward with momentum
- ✕Lifting the head and looking upward
- ✕Bending the wrists during extension