Practice:
Sit with the legs straight. The back is straight and hands rest on the thighs. >Inhaling stretch the left arm upwards and close the left hand into a fist with the thumb inside. >Exhaling tense the arm and keeping it straight, lower it slowly to the knee as though it were quite difficult to pull down. Relax the arm. >Alternate left and right arms.

Benefits:
The exercise strengthens the arm, hand and back muscles. It deepens the breath and promotes mobility of the shoulders.

Asana is included in the following categories:
Asanas and Exercises to Strengthen Arms and Shoulders
Asanas and Exercises to Improve Blood Circulation of Hands and Mobilise Finger Joints