How to do it
Maintain a tall spine and level chin throughout each contraction.
- 1
Stand or sit upright with your feet flat on the floor.
- 2
Place your palms together in front of your chest, elbows out to the sides.
- 3
Squeeze your palms together as hard as you can, feeling the contraction in your chest.
- 4
Hold the squeeze for a few seconds, then release slightly without letting your hands come apart.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Expert tip
Press your palms together firmly throughout the exercise to create constant tension in the chest muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the elbows drop toward the ribs
- ✕Releasing the hands fully between reps