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Arm Pulses

The Arm Pulses is a bodyweight exercise that targets the shoulders. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Shoulders
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Bodyweight
Body part
Shoulders

Step by step

  1. Stand upright with your arms extended straight out to the sides at shoulder height.
  2. Engage your core and keep your posture tall and stable.
  3. Begin making small pulsing movements upward and downward with both arms.
  4. Maintain tension in your shoulders while keeping the pulses controlled.
  5. Avoid swinging your arms or letting your elbows bend too much.
  6. Keep breathing steadily as you continue pulsing.
  7. Repeat for the desired duration or intensity.

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