How to do it
Spread your fingers wide and keep your hands relaxed throughout.
- 1
Stand with your arms at your sides.
- 2
Without changing the bend in your elbows, lift your arms out to the sides and up to shoulder level.
- 3
Hold the position for 15-30 seconds.
- 4
Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a slight bend in your elbows during the movement to protect your joints and ensure proper muscle engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Raising the arms above shoulder level
- ✕Rocking the torso to assist the lift
- ✕Dropping the arms instead of lowering slowly