Standing Arms Flinging
Description
The standing arms flinging is a low-impact cardio drill performed standing. The lifter rapidly flings the arms across the chest and then back open to the sides in a continuous pattern. The drill warms up the upper body and adds light cardio to a session.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Standing Arms Flinging Instructions
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
- Brace your core lightly.
- Extend both arms straight out to the sides at shoulder height.
- Fling the arms across the chest hugging yourself.
- Open the arms back out to the sides quickly.
- Continue alternating closed and open arms.
- Keep the cadence steady and the shoulders relaxed.
- Continue the flinging pattern for the working time.
Standing Arms Flinging Form & Visual
Standing Arms Flinging Benefits
- Low-impact cardio drill
- Mobilizes the shoulders
- No equipment needed
- Easy warm-up move
- Strong upper body prep
- Useful basic cardio
Standing Arms Flinging Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major
- Anterior deltoid
- Posterior deltoid
Standing Arms Flinging Variations & Alternatives
- Arm Circles
- Cross Arm Swing
- Jumping Jacks
- High Knees
