Arm Raise Step in Place
Step in place while pressing both arms from the shoulders to straight overhead and back; an easy aerobic warm-up with no jumping.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, hands up by the shoulders, elbows bent.
Steps
- Step in place, lifting each heel in turn.
- Press both arms up to straight overhead.
- Bring the hands back to the shoulders and keep stepping.
Common mistakes
Arching the lower back as the arms go up: ribs down, the press stays straight overhead. Stomping the steps: land lightly on the balls of the feet. Arms drifting forward: finish them over the ears.
Breathing
Steady with the rhythm.
