Exercise library · Shoulders
Arms Up and Down
The Arms Up and Down 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
- Upper arms
Step by step
- Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms relaxed at your sides.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight.
- Raise your arms straight up overhead in a controlled motion.
- Lower your arms back down slowly to the starting position.
- Repeat the upward and downward movement at a steady pace.
- Keep your shoulders down and avoid shrugging during the motion.
- Continue for the desired number of repetitions.
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