Single arm raise


Helps with:
Strength
Arm and hand

Starting position:
Sitting
Lying

Starting position

Sitting on a firm surface eg edge of the bed, on a stool/chair or even the loo!
This exercise can also be done in a lying position.

Step one

Alternately raise one arm, then the other, keeping the elbow straight and the hand outstretched as high as you can without it causing pain.

Step two

Lower slowly.

Repeat 3-5 times each arm.

Sitting raising arm

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