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StrengthBody weight

Palm-up Palm-down Rotation

Intensity
8–15 reps
MET
2.5energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Shoulders20%
  • Quads20%
  • Chest20%
  • Abs20%
  • Traps20%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Brace your abdominals to keep your torso still throughout each forearm rotation.

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms extended in front of you at shoulder height.

  2. 2

    Rotate your forearms so your palms face up towards the ceiling.

  3. 3

    Rotate your forearms in the opposite direction so your palms face down towards the floor.

  4. 4

    Continue alternating the palm-up and palm-down rotations for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Keep your movements controlled and isolate the rotation in your forearms to effectively target the muscles.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Lowering the arms below shoulder height
  • ✕Shoulder rotation instead of forearm rotation
  • ✕Bending the elbows during each forearm turn
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