Standing Elbow Together Scoop

Standing Elbow Together Scoop

1. Starting Position:
- Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your knees slightly bent and your core engaged.

2. Arm Positioning:
- Raise both arms in front of you to shoulder height.
- Bend your elbows at a 90-degree angle, bringing your forearms parallel to the ground with palms facing each other.

3. Movement:
- As you inhale, slowly bring your elbows together in front of your chest while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Your forearms should form a "scoop" shape as they move closer to your body.

4. Returning to Start:
- Exhale while returning your arms to the starting position, maintaining the same elbow angle.
- Ensure your movements are controlled and deliberate, feeling the stretch in your chest and arms.

5. Repetition:
- Perform 10-15 repetitions.
- Focus on maintaining proper posture throughout the exercise.

Tips:

- Keep your shoulders relaxed and avoid raising them towards your ears.
- Maintain a steady breathing pattern: inhale during the movement in and exhale while returning to start.
- If you feel strain in your shoulders, adjust the height of your arms or reduce the number of repetitions.