How to do it
Keep your chin tucked and gaze straight down at the floor.
- 1
Lie prone on the floor with your arms extended overhead in a 'Y' position, thumbs pointing up.
- 2
Lift your arms off the ground by squeezing your shoulder blades together and engaging your traps.
- 3
Hold the raised position for a moment, then lower your arms back to the floor.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Engage your core and glutes to stabilize your body and prevent excessive arching of your lower back during the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows during the lift
- ✕Pointing the thumbs downward instead of up
- ✕Jerking the arms upward with momentum