How to do it
Draw your shoulder blades slightly down and back before starting.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, arms extended to the sides at shoulder height.
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Swing your arms forward to clap in front of you.
- 3
Immediately reverse the motion, swinging your arms back with a backhand motion.
- 4
Repeat the forward and backward swing continuously for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a strong core and straight posture throughout the movement to maximize shoulder engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting arms drop below shoulder height
- ✕Bending the elbows during each swing motion
- ✕Snapping the wrists on the backhand motion