Technique

The chest should stay parallel to the bench during both the lowering and pressing phases. The arms should track at about a 45-degree angle. Once in position, the drill uses a subtle hip tuck and slight pressure through the arms. The movement should remain controlled and aligned throughout the push-up. The abdominal position is established by exhaling and tucking the hips. The body should maintain a diagonal line during the movement. The hips are walked upward until they are positioned over the head. The practitioner places the head on the pad or pillow before moving into the drill. The arms should avoid both wide flaring and excessive tucking. The exercise should avoid shoulder collapse or changes in torso angle.