How to do it
Squeeze your glutes to anchor your pelvis throughout each rep.
- 1
Sit on a chair with your back straight.
- 2
Clasp your hands together behind your lower back.
- 3
Straighten your arms and lift your hands up, raising them as high as comfortable.
- 4
Hold the raise for a moment, then lower your hands back down.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your chest lifted and shoulders down away from your ears to maintain proper posture and engagement of the correct muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows as you lift the hands
- ✕Arching the lower back to gain extra lift
- ✕Hinging forward from the hips