How to do it
Plant both feet firmly and keep your hips facing forward.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms extended to the sides at shoulder height.
- 2
Bring one arm across your chest while keeping the other arm extended.
- 3
Return the moving arm to the starting position and repeat with the opposite arm.
- 4
Alternate the movement between arms for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on contracting your chest muscles as you bring your arms across your body to maximize muscle engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lowering the stationary arm during reps
- ✕Swinging the moving arm across with momentum
- ✕Bending the elbows as the arms sweep across