How to do it
Switch the top hand every five pulses to balance both sides.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and engage your core.
- 2
Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height, palms facing forward.
- 3
Bring your arms together in front of your chest, crossing one hand over the other.
- 4
Pulse your arms back out to a 'crossover' position without fully extending them.
- 5
Continue pulsing for the desired number of repetitions before switching the top hand.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and focus on maintaining constant tension in the chest muscles throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping arms below shoulder height
- ✕Fully extending the arms on each pulse
- ✕Rotating the torso with each crossover