Arm openers – how to do it right
Open your arms wide at shoulder height, cross them in front.
This is how Stickfreed, our glowing stick figure, shows you the exercise on your TV – here the start, middle and end position. In the app he turns slowly so you can see everything.
How to do it
- Arms at shoulder height.
- Open wide – chest out.
- Cross loosely in front.
How long?
40–45 seconds at a steady pace: slow on the way down, strong on the way up. 2–4 rounds.
If something niggles
Shoulder niggling? Then do Reach up instead – BLOX swaps it automatically if you mention it at the start. Stop if it hurts; if you have complaints or pre-existing conditions, check with a doctor or physio first.
In BLOX
Part of these blocks: Easy finisher. BLOX builds your workout from them – based on your time, energy and how you feel today.
Similar exercises
Reach upArms up, onto your toes, get longKnee circlesFeet together, hands on your knees, circle the knees slowlyNeck looseningSlowly tilt your head to each side, tuck the chin gently in betweenWrist circlesClasp your hands in front of your chest, circle the wrists looselyAnkle circlesLift one foot slightly and draw circles with your toes – right, then left