How to do it
Drive your chest upward as you open your arms wide.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Place your hands lightly on the back of your neck.
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Bring your elbows together in front of you until they touch or come as close as possible.
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Open your arms back to the starting position, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and avoid using momentum to ensure you're working your chest muscles effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pressing down on the back of the neck
- ✕Dropping the elbows below chest level
- ✕Hunching the upper back forward to reach