How to do it
Plant each stepping foot fully before bringing the trailing foot to meet it.
- 1
Stand with your feet together and arms extended out to the sides at shoulder height.
- 2
Take a step to the side with one foot and bring the other foot to meet it, while simultaneously bringing your hands together in front of your chest.
- 3
Step to the other side and open your arms back to the starting position.
- 4
Continue side-stepping and opening/closing your arms for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your chest up and shoulders back to ensure proper posture and muscle engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows during the arm fly motion
- ✕Knees caving inward during the side steps
- ✕Leaning the torso toward the stepping side