How to do it
Pin your shoulder blades down and back to anchor each elbow sweep.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height, elbows bent at a 90-degree angle.
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Bring your elbows in front of you to 'clap' without letting your hands touch.
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Open your arms back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure you keep your movements controlled and avoid using momentum to bring your elbows together.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the elbows below shoulder height
- ✕Straightening the bent elbows during the clap
- ✕Rotating the torso instead of the shoulders