How To Do Arm Scissors - Muscles Worked And Benefits

HOW TO DO ARM SCISSORS

The dynamic bodyweight exercise known as "arm scissors," commonly referred to as "scissor exercises," targets the pectoral and shoulder muscles. The arms are moved in a scissor-like manner when performing this exercise, swinging them alternately forward and backward. To improve blood flow to the chest and shoulder muscles, perform arm scissors.

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• Straighten your arms out to the sides, parallel to the floor, while standing tall with your feet shoulder-width apart. Your palms ought to be downward.
• Crossing your right arm over your left arm and bringing them in front of your body will start the action. At roughly chest level, your right arm should cross your left arm.
• Swing your arms out to the sides, cross your left arm across your right arm, and bring them back in front of your body to reverse the motion. At roughly chest level, your left arm should cross your right arm.
• Continue switching back and forth between swings that cross one arm over the other and swings that open the arms out to the sides.
• Throughout the workout, keep your motion smooth and controlled while concentrating on using your shoulder muscles.
• For the required number of repetitions or duration, repeat the arm scissors.     

  ARM SCISSORS / BENEFITS

Warm-up and pre-activity preparation:In particular before upper body workouts or activities that require chest and shoulder motions, arm scissors can be a useful warm-up activity. Arm scissors' dynamic nature aids in boosting blood flow, warming up the muscles, and mentally preparing for more strenuous activities. The muscles receive nutrition and oxygen through this improved circulation, warming up and becoming ready for the approaching.

Shoulder mobility and flexibility:Arm scissors' swinging motion enhances shoulder flexibility and range of motion. It promotes a broad range of shoulder motion, which is advantageous for exercises involving overhead movements, pushing, and pulling.

Chest muscle engagement: Arm scissors involve crossing your arms in front of your torso, which activates the pectoral muscles in your chest. Arm scissors nonetheless give the chest muscles a modest stimulus, even though the engagement is not as significant as in workouts that explicitly target the chest.

ARM SCISSORS / MUSCLES WORKED

1. Chest 
2. Shoulder 
3. Trapezius

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