How to do it
Exhale as you press the hands overhead and lower the toes.
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Sit on a padded stool with your feet flat on the floor.
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Extend your arms above your head, palms facing forward.
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Bend your elbows to lower your hands towards your shoulders.
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Press your hands back up while simultaneously touching your toes to the floor.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure full range of motion in the shoulder press to fully activate the shoulder muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows out wide during the press
- ✕Arching the lower back as arms go overhead
- ✕Lifting the whole foot instead of the toes