How to do it
Plant your feet firmly and keep your knees slightly soft.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended to the sides at shoulder height.
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Bring your arms forward, crossing them over your chest.
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Open your arms back out to the sides, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 4
Alternate the crossover of your arms with each repetition.
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Continue the movement for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and avoid bouncing at the end of the stretch. Focus on opening your chest and engaging the muscles across your chest and shoulders.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the arms below shoulder height
- ✕Bending the elbows as arms cross over
- ✕Rotating the torso toward the crossing arm