How to do it
Inhale as you lower your body and exhale as you push back up.
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Sit on the edge of a bench or chair with your hands next to your thighs.
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Move your buttocks off the edge and extend your legs forward.
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Lower your body by bending your elbows until they form a 90-degree angle.
- 4
Push through your palms to lift your body back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows close to your body to ensure proper triceps activation and reduce the risk of shoulder strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping below the 90-degree elbow bend
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
- ✕Sliding the hands off the bench edge