How to do it
Reach the arms fully overhead until your biceps frame your ears.
- 1
Sit on a padded stool with your legs together and arms at your sides.
- 2
Simultaneously lift your arms above your head and open your legs to the sides.
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Return your arms and legs to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and deliberate to maintain tension on the shoulder muscles throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the head forward as arms rise
- ✕Letting legs drift back before arms return
- ✕Bouncing on the stool to assist the arms