Bodyweight Standing Front Raise to Opener

Bodyweight Standing Front Raise to Open

Positioning:

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Keep your knees slightly bent and your feet flat on the ground.
3. Engage your core by pulling your belly button towards your spine.
4. Let your arms hang naturally at your sides.

Movement 1. Front Raise:

- Raise your arms directly in front of you to shoulder height, keeping them straight.
- Your palms should face down throughout the movement.
- Hold this position for a moment and feel the muscles in your shoulders working.

2. Open:
- Slowly lower your arms back to shoulder height, keeping them straight.
- Rotate your arms outward to the sides, palms up as you open up your arms.
- Ensure that your arms are extended straight out to the sides at shoulder height.
- Hold this position for another moment, feeling the stretch in your shoulders and chest.

3. Return:
- Bring your arms back together in front of you to return to the starting position.
- Repeat the entire sequence for the desired number of repetitions.

Tips:

- Keep your movements controlled to avoid straining your shoulders.
- Focus on maintaining good posture throughout the exercise.
- Breathe steadily, inhaling as you raise your arms and exhaling as you lower them.