How to do it
Keep your gaze aimed at the floor about two feet ahead of you.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hinge forward at the hips, keeping a slight bend in your knees.
- 2
Let your arms hang straight down from your shoulders.
- 3
Swing your arms forward and up to shoulder height, then back and up as far as you can comfortably go.
- 4
Continue this pendulum motion for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and back flat to prevent any unnecessary strain on your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows during the arm swing
- ✕Locking the knees fully straight
- ✕Jerking the torso with each swing