How to do it
Pull your shoulder blades down and back before lifting your hips.
- 1
Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you and a dumbbell placed horizontally behind you.
- 2
Place your hands on the dumbbell with fingers pointing towards your feet.
- 3
Lift your hips off the ground by straightening your arms.
- 4
Bend your elbows to lower your body towards the floor without sitting down.
- 5
Push through your palms to straighten your arms and lift your body back up.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure your wrists are in a neutral position to avoid strain and focus on using your triceps to lift your body rather than relying on your chest or shoulders.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hips sinking toward the floor during the rep
- ✕Flaring the elbows outward during the descent
- ✕Bending the knees to shorten the body lever