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bodyweight arms up then out while pressing hands

Strengthens full body

Full BodyBeginnerStrengthPress

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: full body. Secondary: core
Muscle groupFull Body
DifficultyBeginner
TypeStrength · Press
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 reps
Estimated calories burned~30 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Setup for bodyweight arms up then out while pressing hands.
  2. Step 2: Engage core and set posture.
  3. Step 3: Perform the movement with control.
  4. Step 4: Squeeze at the peak.
  5. Step 5: Return slowly and repeat.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Strengthens full body

Common mistakes

Using momentum or losing form

Make it harder

Increase load or slow tempo

Make it easier

Reduce load or range of motion

Breathing

Exhale on effort, inhale on return

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