How to do it
Keep your chin tucked and gaze straight ahead throughout.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Extend your arms out in front of you at chest level.
- 3
Cross your arms over each other and then lift them up above your head.
- 4
Uncross your arms and bring them back to chest level.
- 5
Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, alternating the top arm each time.
Expert tip
Engage your chest muscles as you cross your arms to maximize the effectiveness of the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Locking the elbows completely
- ✕Raising heels off the floor
- ✕Arching lower back excessively