How to do it
Point your thumbs upward as your arms reach the Y position.
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Lie face down on the floor with your arms in a 'W' position and legs straight.
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Lift your chest, arms, and legs off the floor by engaging your back and glute muscles.
- 3
Extend your arms forward into a 'Y' position while keeping them lifted.
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Return to the 'W' position and then lower your chest, arms, and legs to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Engage your glutes and back muscles to lift your arms and legs, and avoid straining your neck by keeping your gaze downwards.
Common mistakes
- ✕Cranking the neck upward to lift the chest
- ✕Bending the knees during the lift
- ✕Dropping the legs during arm extension