How to do it
Brace your core and keep your torso tall throughout each repetition.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height.
- 3
Bend your elbows to a 90-degree angle with your palms facing forward.
- 4
Bring your elbows back, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 5
Hold the squeeze for a moment, then release.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together without shrugging your shoulders up to your ears.
Common mistakes
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
- ✕Dropping the elbows below shoulder height
- ✕Straightening the arms instead of bending