1. Lie face up on a flat surface, with your knees bent and feet planted on the ground.
2. Place your hands by your sides, palms down, near the level of your shoulders or slightly below, depending on what is comfortable and provides the most stability.
3. Press down into your palms to lift your upper body off the ground, keeping your hips on the floor. Your arms should extend fully, but avoid locking your elbows.
4. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as you lift, engaging the muscles in your upper back.
5. Lower your body back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.
6. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions. Maintain control throughout the exercise to maximize muscle engagement and to prevent strain or injury.
Make sure to keep your core engaged and avoid excessive arching of your lower back during the exercise. If new to this exercise, start with a lower number of repetitions and focus on form before increasing the count.
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