How to do it
Distribute your weight evenly across the balls and heels of both feet.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms relaxed by your sides.
- 2
Simultaneously lift both arms diagonally in front of you, as if scooping up water, until they are at shoulder height.
- 3
Lower your arms back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, alternating the diagonal direction with each rep.
Expert tip
Focus on maintaining a strong core and avoid using momentum to lift the arms; the movement should be driven by the chest muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Raising the arms above shoulder height
- ✕Rocking the body backward during the lift
- ✕Bending the wrists during the movement