How to do it
Keep your wrists neutral and fingers loose during the swings.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Lean slightly forward and swing your right arm across your body to the left as you simultaneously swing your left arm behind you.
- 3
Quickly reverse the motion, swinging your left arm across your body to the right and your right arm behind you.
- 4
Continue alternating arm swings in a skating motion for the desired duration.
Expert tip
Keep your movements fluid and continuous, focusing on using your triceps to power the arm swings.
Common mistakes
- ✕Standing tall instead of leaning forward
- ✕Bending the elbows during the arm swings
- ✕Pivoting the feet with each arm swing