How to do it
Drive your sternum upward and maintain a proud chest throughout.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Press your palms together in front of your chest in a prayer position.
- 3
Push your palms together while pulsing them inwards in a small, continuous movement.
- 4
Keep the tension and pulse for the desired duration.
- 5
Rest and repeat for the desired number of sets.
Expert tip
Keep your hands at chest level and ensure that you maintain constant tension in your chest muscles throughout the pulsing movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows outward during the pulse
- ✕Sagging the wrists backward under pressure
- ✕Rising up onto the toes during the set