How to do it
Pin your shoulder blades slightly together at the start of each rep.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.
- 2
Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height, palms facing forward.
- 3
With a slight bend in your elbows, bring your arms together in front of you.
- 4
Squeeze your chest muscles at the end of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep a slight bend in your elbows and squeeze your chest muscles as you bring your arms together.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping arms below shoulder height
- ✕Over-bending the elbows during the fly
- ✕Swaying the torso during the arm sweep