How to do it
Spread your fingers wide on the floor for a stable hand base.
- 1
Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat.
- 2
Lean back slightly and place your hands behind you for support.
- 3
Lift your hips off the floor, pressing into your heels and hands.
- 4
Hold the lifted position, keeping your body in a straight line from shoulders to knees.
- 5
Lower your hips back to the floor with control.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Engage your core and quads throughout the exercise to maintain a stable and controlled movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the hips below the straight line
- ✕Bending the elbows during the hold
- ✕Hyperextending the neck backward