Side-To-Side Step with Raise Hands

How to do it

Keep your weight centered over both feet throughout each step.

1. 1

   Stand with your feet together and arms at your sides.

2. 2

   Step to the right with your right foot, simultaneously raising both arms out to the sides and above your head.

3. 3

   Bring your left foot to meet your right foot, lowering your arms back to your sides.

4. 4

   Step to the left with your left foot, raising your arms again.

5. 5

   Bring your right foot to meet your left foot, lowering your arms.

6. 6

   Continue stepping side to side while raising and lowering your arms for the desired duration or number of steps.

Common mistakes

• ✕Snapping the arms upward with locked elbows
• ✕Stepping too wide and losing balance
• ✕Letting the raised arms drift behind the head