How to do it
Brace your abs as if expecting a punch before each descent.
- 1
Place your hands on an elevated surface, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Step your feet back so you are in an incline plank position.
- 3
Lower your chest towards the surface by bending your elbows.
- 4
Push back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows close to your body to maximize triceps engagement and protect your shoulder joints.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the hips sag below the body line
- ✕Partial reps without full elbow extension
- ✕Flaring the hands outward on the surface