How To Perform Hand Cross-Overs

ByMike Collins

The hand cross-over exercise is like a tsunami of power, sweeping your body and soul away with its force. Your arms will become two hemispheres, parted by the equator that is your core – sturdy as a granite mountain! With each successive surge of energy radiated from this movement you'll be swept to shore feeling restored in both strength and spirit; ready for any life challenge ahead.

Exercise Instructions

  1. Start by stretching your shoulders and bringing your arms into position – just above the midline of your body, with palms facing each other. Imagine a cross-shaped bridge over a river and your arms are the two pillars supporting it in place.
  2. Take a deep breath and, as you exhale, lock down your ribs with your abs. Your torso should be strong and stable like the base of a sturdy boulder, while your arms are gently supported by it.
  3. Tuck your tailbone between your knees to prevent any unnecessary movement that could disrupt the alignment of your spine. Keep this position throughout the exercise – like an ancient tree rooted firmly to the ground.
  4. Slowly move your arms away from each other, maintaining the same height and only using movement from the shoulder joint. Inhale, as you open your arms wide and exhale as you bring them back together in front of you, like two magnets meeting at their poles. Keep a steady rhythm and tempo to this motion – just like the tides of an ocean, your arms should move with breath and grace.
  5. After a few repetitions, take one final deep breath and relax your arms back into the starting position. Feel free to repeat this exercise several times – it’s like taking an ocean voyage; with each repetition you will feel more relaxed and connected with your body.
  6. Make sure to remind yourself that mistakes are part of the learning process – like a sailor navigating rough waves, you will eventually find your way if you stay determined and persevere. Enjoy the journey!

With a single, sweeping motion of your arms, you'll feel the power and intensity of an ocean wave reinvigorating both body and spirit. Move away from each other with strength – let your chest muscles stretch as if being pulled by powerful tides while keeping your core stable like some impenetrable granite peak in an unrelenting storm! Every repetition will have you feeling energized afresh; relaxed yet determined to confront all that life brings forth!