How to do it
- Knees on the mat, hands under your shoulders, body in one line from head to knees.
- Lower slowly until your chest nears the floor, elbows close to your sides.
- Press the floor away until your arms are straight.
Common mistakes
Hips pike up
Hips piking up. Lower them, so your body is one line from your head to your knees.
Hips sag
Hips sagging. Squeeze your glutes and brace your belly, so you stay in one line.
Elbows flare
Elbows flaring wide. Keep them close to your sides as you lower.
