How to do it
Flex your quadriceps to keep your legs straight and rigid.
- 1
Start in a plank position with your hands under your shoulders.
- 2
Keeping your body straight, bend your elbows to lower your body towards the ground.
- 3
Extend your arms to push back up to the plank position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows pointing back and close to your body to ensure proper triceps isolation and reduce the risk of elbow injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the hips sag toward the floor
- ✕Dropping the head between the shoulders
- ✕Bouncing the chest off the floor