How to do it
Spread your fingers wide to distribute the weight evenly across both palms.
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Kneel on the floor with your hands placed under your shoulders and knees under your hips.
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Take a deep breath in, and as you exhale, draw your belly button towards your spine, engaging your core.
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Hold the contraction for a few seconds, then inhale and return to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your spine neutral and focus on deep, controlled breaths to fully engage the core muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Shifting the body weight toward the wrists
- ✕Dropping the head and neck toward the floor
- ✕Flaring the elbows out to the sides