How to do it
Press your pubic bone into the floor to anchor your lower body.
- 1
Lie face down on the floor with your hands under your shoulders and elbows close to your body.
- 2
Press through your hands to lift your chest off the floor, extending your arms as much as comfortable.
- 3
Keep your hips and thighs on the floor, and your shoulders relaxed.
- 4
Hold the pose for 15-30 seconds, then gently lower back down.
Expert tip
Keep your shoulders down and away from your ears to prevent tension in the neck.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the hips and thighs off the floor
- ✕Letting the elbows flare wide during the lift
- ✕Jerking upward instead of lifting smoothly