How to do it
Drive the tops of your feet firmly down into the floor.
- 1
Start in a push-up position with your arms fully extended and hands directly under your shoulders.
- 2
Engage your core, quads, and glutes to stabilize your body.
- 3
Hold this position, keeping your body in a straight line, for the desired amount of time.
- 4
Avoid holding your breath; breathe normally throughout the exercise.
Expert tip
Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels and actively engage your core to prevent your hips from sagging or piking up.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the head and letting the neck sag
- ✕Walking the hands forward past the shoulders
- ✕Bending the knees during the hold