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Shes classic, functional, effective, and never goes out of style.

A dolphin push-up is essentially a dynamic forearm plank, says Katie Fogelson, founding trainer atMirror.

Try it for yourself below with step-by-step instructions from Fogelson.

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How to do a dolphin push up

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Begin by setting up a solid forearm plank.

Bring forearms parallel to each other with palms facing down.

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Think about pushing the ground away.

Step feet back into plank, with feet hips-width distance apart.

Walk the feet towards you to lift your hips towards the ceiling.

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(This is dolphin).

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The shoulders will pass the elbows.

Shift your weight back, to stack shoulders over elbows.

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Walk feet back in, and lift or pike the hips up towards the ceiling to return to dolphin.

Not sure if youre doing it right?

Look out for these cues:

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Sagging hips and arched spine

The second most common mistake Fogelson sees is sagging hips and an arched spine.

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