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Note: R = Right, L = Left,
CW = Clockwise, 
CCW = Counter Clockwise.  
Most instructions are listed for R side emphasis; movements can typically be done on R and L.

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AM-CRO                                         Arm Movement

   

Crossing Arms

   AKA:  Arm Sweep Double

     
   

Note when done with just one arm it is ARM SWEEP.  

  

    Begin with arms Rounded Framing Hips.

    Keeping arms at hip level, pull arms in to center and cross at wrists.

    Keeping arms at vertical center of body, pull arms up to overhead while maintaining cross at wrists.

    Once overhead, uncross wrists and float arms down on each side of body.  (Start with palms facing in then up.  Once you reach shoulder level, change to palms down then in.)

   

Visualize: imagine taking off a t-shirt

 

    

    

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