Standing Side Handshake
Improve shoulder mobility & strength with the Standing Side Handshake exercise. A simple yet effective movement for better posture & function.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
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Instructions
1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Extend your right arm directly to the side, parallel to the floor.
3. Keep your left hand on your hip or let it hang by your side.
4. Keeping your arm straight, raise it to shoulder level and then bring it across your body to simulate a handshake motion towards your left side.
5. Return your arm back to the side parallel to the ground.
6. Repeat this motion for the desired number of repetitions.
7. Switch to the left arm and repeat the exercise, this time extending your left arm and bringing it across your body towards your right side.
8. Ensure that your movements are slow, controlled, and deliberate to fully engage the muscles without using momentum.
Remember to keep your core engaged throughout the movements for stability, and avoid jerky or rapid swinging of the arms.
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