How to do it
Press your palms firmly into the floor and spread your fingers wide.
- 1
Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.
- 2
Place your hands on the ground behind you with fingers pointing away from your body.
- 3
Lift your hips off the ground, forming a straight line from your shoulders to your heels.
- 4
Hold this position for the desired amount of time.
- 5
Lower your hips back to the ground to complete one repetition.
Expert tip
Engage your glutes and core throughout the exercise to maintain a straight line from your shoulders to your heels.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the hips sag below the body line
- ✕Bending the knees during the hold
- ✕Dropping the head back behind the torso