How to do it
Pause for one second when your palms meet before reopening.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and elbows bent at your sides, palms facing each other.
- 2
Open your arms out to the sides, keeping your elbows bent.
- 3
Bring your palms together in front of your chest and press them firmly.
- 4
Open your arms back out to the sides.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on squeezing your chest muscles as you press your palms together to increase muscle activation.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the elbows below shoulder height
- ✕Bending the wrists during the palm press
- ✕Arching the lower back during the press