How to do it
Keep your palms facing forward during the entire hold.
- 1
Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
- 2
Bend your elbows to 90 degrees and raise your arms to shoulder height, forming a 'W' shape.
- 3
Squeeze your shoulder blades together and hold the position.
- 4
Release and repeat for the desired number of reps.
Expert tip
Keep your neck neutral and shoulders down away from your ears to avoid tension in the neck.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the elbows below shoulder height
- ✕Letting the arms drift forward of the torso
- ✕Slouching forward from a seated position