How to do it
Squeeze your chest muscles hard at the top when your arms meet.
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Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat.
- 2
Extend your arms out to the sides with a slight bend in the elbows, palms facing up.
- 3
Keeping the slight bend in your elbows, bring your arms together above your chest.
- 4
Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement to avoid unnecessary strain on your joints.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the head off the floor
- ✕Letting the arms collapse to the floor