How to do it
Keep your wrists stacked directly above your elbows at the top.
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Start with feet together and hands at your sides.
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Step out to the side with one foot while raising your arms laterally to shoulder height.
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Continue the motion by pressing your hands overhead while bringing your feet together.
- 4
Lower your arms back to shoulder height as you step out to the opposite side.
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Repeat the sequence for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged throughout the movement to stabilize your spine and enhance the activation of your upper body muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the elbows below shoulder height
- ✕Stepping too narrowly to each side
- ✕Leaning the torso forward during the press