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Diagonal arm sweeps, illustrated in 3 steps
Stand with feet wider than your hips and soft knees. Hold your hands close together in front of your chest.

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Diagonal arm sweeps

A simple move for your arms, shoulders and upper back, done standing up. About 30 seconds each side.

Position
Standing
Equipment
None
Time
About 30 seconds each side
Works
arms, shoulders and upper back

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How to do diagonal arm sweeps

  1. Set

    Stand with feet wider than your hips and soft knees. Hold your hands close together in front of your chest.

  2. 1

    Reach both hands up toward the working shoulder.

  3. 2

    Sweep both hands down toward the opposite hip. Turn gently with the movement.

  4. 3

    Return along the same diagonal.

  5. Switch sides and repeat.

Take care. Use a comfortable diagonal. Turn through your hips and feet. Do not force your back or lock your knees.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

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