How to do it
Press your feet into the floor and brace your glutes throughout.
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Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
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Extend your arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height.
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With palms facing up, scoop your arms up and toward your body in a semi-circular motion.
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Reverse the motion, extending your arms back out in front of you.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement to keep the tension on your shoulders and biceps, and avoid locking your arms.
Common mistakes
- ✕Raising the arms above shoulder height
- ✕Letting the wrists flop backward
- ✕Leaning the torso backward on each scoop