How to do it
Pause briefly when your hands meet in front of your chest before returning.
- 1
Attach a resistance band to a low anchor point.
- 2
Stand facing away from the anchor point, holding the ends of the band with your arms extended out to the sides and palms facing forward.
- 3
With a slight bend in your elbows, bring your hands together in front of your body in a smooth arc.
- 4
Slowly return your arms back to the starting position, feeling a stretch in your chest.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep a slight bend in your elbows and focus on using your chest muscles to bring your arms together.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows as the hands come together
- ✕Letting the arms rise above shoulder height
- ✕Stepping too close to the anchor point