Extension and flexion of the arms while standing

Partner work

1 trainee & 1 helper ► note change of position
(= double the time required; for lesson planner see Organisation Kraft: Info button Execution)

Practitioner: Stand upright with a shoulder-width stance frontally facing your partner at a distance of approximately one arm's length and hold their hands at chest height, bend and stretch the arms to tilt the upper body forwards and return to the starting position (chest press, push the arms out forwards and pull them towards the body).
Partner: Standing upright, counter the movement of the active participant.

Attention:
Elbows bent approx. 45° from the upper body ("A" shape with the arms), shoulders are fixed and pushed down towards the hips.

Lighten:
Less resistance/pressure from your partner.

Harden:
Stronger resistance/pressure from your partner.

No material required