How to do it
Keep your fingers spread wide for a stable base.
- 1
Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you and your hands placed behind you, fingers pointing towards your feet.
- 2
Lift your hips off the floor by straightening your arms.
- 3
Bend your elbows to lower your body towards the floor without sitting down.
- 4
Press through your hands to straighten your arms and lift your body back up.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on moving through the elbows and keeping your hips close to your hands to effectively target the triceps.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows outward during the press
- ✕Letting the hips collapse to the floor