Start in a high plank position.
Place your hands under the centre of your chest so that your thumbs and forefingers are touching – your hands should be in a diamond shape.
Tuck your tailbone under and lower your body down slowly – keeping your elbows touching the sides of the body. This move should be activated through the shoulders, core and glutes. When you get to the floor, collapse onto it (rather than pushing yourself back up).
Reset in the starting position. Lowering slowly to the floor will strengthen the chest and triceps and help you get strong enough for press-ups.

Upper body workout: 3 exercises to strengthen arms for press-ups