How to do it
Hold each press for a full two-second count before lowering the elbows.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and palms together in front of your chest.
- 2
Keeping your palms together, lift your elbows up to shoulder height.
- 3
Press your palms together firmly while maintaining the elbow height.
- 4
Release the pressure and lower your elbows.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows at shoulder height during the prayer push to maintain tension on the shoulders.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the elbows above shoulder height
- ✕Leaning the torso backward during the lift
- ✕Letting the wrists collapse during the press