How to do it
Press through the heels to keep your legs active and engaged.
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Begin in a plank position with your shoulders over your wrists and your body in a straight line.
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Engage your core and legs, keeping your body rigid.
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Lower your body towards the floor by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
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Stop when your elbows reach a 90-degree angle and your upper arms are parallel to the floor.
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Hold this position, keeping your body straight and strong.
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To release, either push back up to plank or lower all the way down to the floor.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows close to your body and do not let your shoulders drop below your elbows to maintain proper alignment and prevent injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the hips sag toward the floor
- ✕Dropping the head and gazing forward