How to Do Arm Swing Side To Side

Arm Swing Side To Side is a shoulders exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Arm Swing Side To Side

  1. 01Stand with a wide base and soft knees.
  2. 02Rotate your torso from left to right while allowing your arms to swing freely across your body.
  3. 03Wrap your arms around your torso at the end of each swing.
  4. 04Shift your weight slightly from foot to foot to drive the momentum of the rotation.
  5. 05Continue for the desired duration while maintaining a rhythmic breathing pattern.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Arm Swing Side To Side

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Allow your arms to remain heavy and loose to utilize momentum while maintaining a stable lower body.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Arm Swing Side To Side questions

What muscles does Arm Swing Side To Side work?

Arm Swing Side To Side is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Arm Swing Side To Side correctly?

Stand with a wide base and soft knees. Rotate your torso from left to right while allowing your arms to swing freely across your body. Wrap your arms around your torso at the end of each swing. Shift your weight slightly from foot to foot to drive the momentum of the rotation. Continue for the desired duration while maintaining a rhythmic breathing pattern.

What is the A90 coach tip for Arm Swing Side To Side?

Allow your arms to remain heavy and loose to utilize momentum while maintaining a stable lower body.

Is Arm Swing Side To Side suitable for beginners?

Arm Swing Side To Side is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Arm Swing Side To Side?

No. Arm Swing Side To Side is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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