Pretzel Arms Exercise – Mondays with Margot
I love exercises that you can do anywhere! Pretzel arms are simple and an excellent way to realign and condition all the arm joints. There are three movement phases in Pretzel arms, and in each one, it is important to focus on the twisting at the shoulders, elbows, and wrists.
Steps
– Start standing or seated with arms hanging at your sides
– Cross one arm over the other in front of the body, and clasp hands together with fingers laced
– Bend elbows out to the sides so clasped hands roll up in front of your breastbone
– Reverse the motion until elbows extend; keep hands clasped
Reps
– Do 10-12 repetitions. Move slowly to feel shoulders, elbows, and wrists turn
– Cross arms the opposite way and repeat
Modifications
If bending elbows and rolling hands up to chest is awkward or uncomfortable, hold the extended arm crossover position with hands clasped.
Mondays with Margot from Body Harmonics Pilates in Toronto.
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