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When starting to exercise, begin with the easiest level.

Aim

This exercise improves the strength and mobility of the shoulders.

Tips

• Bend at your knees when moving the ring on the lower sections of the pipe, keeping your back straight. 
• Rest as often as you need. 

Instructions

Level 1

Stand with your side to the snake pipe.

Hold the ring in one hand and, without touching the bar, move it from one end to the other while walking. 

Alternate sides.

Level 2

Stand with your side to the snake pipe.

Hold the ring in one hand and, without touching the bar, move it from one end to the other while walking heel-to-toe.

Alternate sides.

Level 3

Stand with your side to the snake pipe.

Hold the ring in one hand and, without touching the bar, move it from one end to the other while walking on your toes.

Alternate sides.

Level 4

*This level requires additional small exercise equipment.

You can use wrist or ankle weights, which will provide an additional load and resistance to your muscles. 

Start with a small weight such as 0.5kg and increase gradually on each wrist/leg, as able.

Stand with your side to the snake pipe. Hold the ring in one hand and, without touching the bar, move it from one end to the other while walking on your toes.